Zhongdong, China

Gansu · China

Zhongdong is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,921. Elevation: 4,094 ft (1,248 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,921 Population
4,094 ft Elevation 1,248 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,921

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Population11,921
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates40.1190°, 98.8172°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (68 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Zhongdong

Zhongdong is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,921. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet (1,248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhongdong

Zhongdong has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.5°C / 20°F -18.6° / 6.6° 2.0
Feb -2.1°C / 28°F -13.6° / 12.8° 3.8
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -6.2° / 22.3° 2.5
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F -2.4° / 29.7° 6.5
May 18.9°C / 66°F 3.1° / 33.3° 15.5
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 11.9° / 37.1° 23.6
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 15.1° / 40° 19.5
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 14.2° / 37.9° 13.7
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 6.7° / 34° 11.2
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F -1.4° / 24.4° 2.4
Nov 1.8°C / 35°F -10.7° / 17.9° 3.6
Dec -5.9°C / 21°F -17° / 5.8° 3.0
Zhongdong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. Annual precipitation totals 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates40.1190°N, 98.8172°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below China avg
Snowfall 4.6"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 9, 2024.

May 3, 2012 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 50 km
Jan 12, 1992 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 67 km
Oct 10, 2003 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.1 79 km
Jul 18, 2003 92 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.0 136 km
Jul 10, 2001 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.0 141 km
Dec 7, 2013 196 km NE of Jiuquan, China M4.8 149 km
Mar 21, 2016 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China M4.8 56 km
Oct 25, 2013 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 130 km
Apr 9, 2024 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 122 km
Mar 4, 2024 29 km NW of Yanglong, China M4.6 141 km
May 18, 2003 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.5 109 km
Feb 2, 2003 55 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.3 139 km
Oct 31, 1991 78 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.3 129 km
May 28, 2014 72 km W of Zhangye, China M4.2 141 km
May 11, 2019 117 km N of Zhangye, China M4.2 127 km
Jan 13, 2008 52 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.1 150 km
Sep 24, 1992 58 km SE of Jiuquan, China M4.0 88 km
Aug 22, 2004 23 km NNE of Jiuquan, China M3.5 26 km
Apr 14, 2008 104 km SSE of Jiuquan, China M3.5 135 km
Jun 14, 1991 125 km NE of Jiuquan, China M3.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Airports Near Zhongdong

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jiayuguan International AirportJGNLarge Airport
Qingshui Air Base-Medium 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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Zhongdong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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