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Zhangye, China
Gansu · China
Zhangye is a major city in Gansu, China with a population of 507,433. Elevation: 4,859 ft (1,481 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 507,433 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9342°, 100.4517° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.1 inches (206 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5 inches (1 cm) |
About Zhangye
Zhangye is a major city in China (Gansu) with a population of 507,433. The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1,481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Zhangye
Zhangye has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 181 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below China avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9342°N, 100.4517°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Zhangye has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and December the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Zhangye
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeXi University | College | - | Visit → |
| 河西学院医学院 | College | - | , |
| 河西学院医学院 | College | - | , |
Schools in Zhangye
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 马神庙街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市特殊教育学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新墩中心学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖电大 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市职教中心新校区 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市金解中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 甘州区青年东街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市甘州中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖体校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甘州区劳动街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 青西小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 甘泉街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 思源实验学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甘州区金安苑学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 实验中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖四中 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖中学(新校区) | - | - | - | - |
| 大成学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 甘州区民族小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖一中 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市育才中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 南关学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 张掖市职业中专学校 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Zhangye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangye museum | ||||
| Zhangye wetlands park and museum |
Libraries in Zhangye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 张掖市图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zhangye
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ganzhou market | |||||
| 绿洲农副产品综合批发市场 |
Hotels in Zhangye
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zhangye
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zhangye
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zhangye
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zhangye
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zhangye
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zhangye
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zhangye
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zhangye
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zhangye
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | YZY | Medium Airport |
| Gaotai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Linze Danxia Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zhangye
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Reclined Buddah Temple | |
| Wooden Pagoda Temple | |
| Xilai Temple |
Quick Facts
Around Zhangye
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Zhangye
What is the population of Zhangye?
Zhangye has a population of 507,433 residents and is located in China. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 14,900.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zhangye?
Zhangye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.1 inches.