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Xinzhou, China

Shanxi · China

Xinzhou is a major city in Shanxi, China with a population of 544,683. Elevation: 2,605 ft (794 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

544,683 Population 56/sq mi density
2,605 ft Elevation 794 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population544,683
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Population544,683
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Coordinates38.4092°, 112.7333°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.8 inches (426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Xinzhou

Xinzhou is a major city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 544,683. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet (794 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xinzhou

Xinzhou has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Dec (-8°C). Average annual precipitation is 571 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -21.3° / 6° 4.6
Feb -4°C / 25°F -16.1° / 12.2° 10.9
Mar 3.2°C / 38°F -9.7° / 19.6° 16.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F -4.5° / 27° 37.7
May 15.2°C / 59°F 0.5° / 31.7° 42.4
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 8.1° / 34° 48.6
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 11.8° / 34.3° 134.1
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 9.2° / 31.8° 151.0
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 3° / 27.9° 61.8
Oct 7.7°C / 46°F -4.6° / 22.5° 37.5
Nov 0.4°C / 33°F -14.1° / 15.8° 21.4
Dec -8°C / 18°F -21.4° / 6.4° 4.3
Xinzhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Area9,711.1 sq mi (25,151.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates38.4092°N, 112.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 5 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 141 km
Sep 2, 2002 6 km E of Taiyuan, China M4.7 61 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China M4.7 23 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 117 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 80 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 148 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 56 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 56 km
Nov 9, 1991 25 km SW of Yuci, China M4.4 100 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 115 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 126 km
Jan 6, 2020 23 km NE of Gutao, China M4.2 121 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 115 km
Aug 25, 2003 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China M3.8 20 km
Feb 26, 1991 12 km W of Taiyuan, China M3.6 67 km
Dec 28, 2000 128 km WNW of Yuanping, China M3.6 143 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China M3.5 123 km
Apr 24, 1993 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China M3.5 105 km
Feb 22, 1990 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China M3.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 38°F (4°C) 0.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in

Xinzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Xinzhou

Institution Type Founded Website
忻州师范学院(新校区) College
忻州职业技术学院 College

Schools in Xinzhou

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
忻州市第十中学
忻州市第五中学
忻州第一中学
忻州市第十二中学
忻州市和平小学
忻州市第十一中学
长征小学(西校区)
忻州市长征小学
忻州市第七中学
忻州市第二中学校
忻州实验中学
忻州市第十中学
忻州市第五中学
忻州第一中学
忻州市第十二中学
忻州市和平小学
忻州市第十一中学
长征小学(西校区)
忻州市长征小学
忻州市第七中学
忻州市第二中学校
忻州实验中学
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Museums in Xinzhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Site of Xihetou Tunnel Warfare
Xinzhou Museum

Libraries in Xinzhou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Xinzhou Library0.0

Hotels in Xinzhou

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanting Hotel

Theatres in Xinzhou

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xinzhou Theatre

Train Stations in Xinzhou

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boming
Douluo
Pingshe
Tiancun
Xinzhou
忻州西

Bus Stations in Xinzhou

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1212087971
忻州客运中心

Gas Stations in Xinzhou

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #10061903528
CN #11967592962
CN #11967592963
CN #12049711973
CN #903394181
Duncun Service Area
中国石油山西忻州销售分公司第十一加油站

Shopping Malls in Xinzhou

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

开来·欣悦购物广场

Airports Near Xinzhou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taiyuan Wusu International AirportTYNLarge Airport
Xinzhou Wutaishan AirportWUTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Xinzhou

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 2
Hotels 1
Parks 4

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Xinzhou

What is the population of Xinzhou?

Xinzhou has a population of 544,683 residents and is located in China. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 9,711.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xinzhou?

Xinzhou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches.

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