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Zhongshan, China

Gansu · China

Zhongshan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 27,147. Elevation: 5,951 ft (1,814 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

27,147 Population 376/sq mi density
5,951 ft Elevation 1,814 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population27,147
Density376/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Population27,147
Population Density376 / sq mi
Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Coordinates34.9381°, 105.8775°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Zhongshan

Zhongshan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 27,147. The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet (1,814 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhongshan

Zhongshan has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 641 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -14.8° / 7.8° 4.4
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -10.3° / 11.9° 14.9
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -5.8° / 21.1° 21.0
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -2° / 26.1° 55.0
May 14.9°C / 59°F 2.2° / 29° 66.6
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 8.8° / 30.3° 81.1
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 10.7° / 32.8° 106.3
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 9.9° / 32.2° 111.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6° / 28° 87.3
Oct 9°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21.5° 74.9
Nov 3.1°C / 37°F -8° / 16° 15.2
Dec -3°C / 27°F -14.1° / 8.5° 2.8
Zhongshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Area72.2 sq mi (187.1 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates34.9381°N, 105.8775°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 142 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 130 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 121 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 103 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 146 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 126 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 40 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 105 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 122 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 128 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 96 km
May 25, 1991 38 km NNE of Mawu, China M4.0 71 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 106 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 67 km
Jan 24, 1991 77 km NW of Mawu, China M4.0 142 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 95 km
Jan 17, 1993 35 km NNE of Mawu, China M3.8 75 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 146 km
May 29, 1996 86 km S of Beidao, China M3.7 127 km
Dec 25, 1992 46 km N of Mawu, China M3.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest

Zhongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Zhongshan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dadiwan museum

Farmers Markets in Zhongshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
兴盛家居建材城

Ski Resorts Near Zhongshan

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 Zhongshan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 Zhongshan

What is the population of Zhongshan?

Zhongshan has a population of 27,147 residents and is located in China. The population density is 376 people per square mile, spread across 72.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhongshan?

Zhongshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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