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Xiyu, China

Gansu · China

Xiyu is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 24,452. Elevation: 5,262 ft (1,604 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

24,452 Population 93/sq mi density
5,262 ft Elevation 1,604 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population24,452
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Population24,452
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Coordinates34.0516°, 105.3036°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (643 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Xiyu

Xiyu is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 24,452. The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet (1,604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xiyu

Xiyu has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.1°C / 26°F -13.2° / 9.7° 2.8
Feb -0.6°C / 31°F -9° / 13.8° 10.2
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -5.8° / 21.5° 25.1
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F -1.6° / 25.8° 62.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 1.9° / 27.6° 72.4
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 7.2° / 28.9° 85.3
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 9.8° / 30.6° 140.8
Aug 19°C / 66°F 9° / 30° 115.5
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 6° / 26.1° 82.3
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F -0.5° / 21.3° 77.0
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F -7.8° / 17.2° 13.6
Dec -2.5°C / 28°F -13.1° / 10.1° 2.3
Xiyu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below China avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Area264.0 sq mi (683.7 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates34.0516°N, 105.3036°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 109 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 147 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 146 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 116 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 150 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 114 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 136 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 101 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 114 km
Jun 17, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 145 km
Jun 19, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 145 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 73 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 137 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 143 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 102 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 85 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 72 km
Apr 15, 1999 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 113 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 41 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Driest

Xiyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Xiyu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北川中学
西域中学
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Museums in Xiyu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
甘肃秦文化博物馆

Hotels in Xiyu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三河宾馆
雁峰宾馆

Stadiums & Teams in Xiyu

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Ski Resorts Near Xiyu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Xiyu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 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 Xiyu

What is the population of Xiyu?

Xiyu has a population of 24,452 residents and is located in China. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 264.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xiyu?

Xiyu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches.

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