Zhongwei, China

Ningxia · China

Zhongwei is a major city in Ningxia, China with a population of 1,067,336. Elevation: 4,026 ft (1,227 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

1,067,336 Population
4,026 ft Elevation 1,227 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
6.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,067,336

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain6.8 in/yr
Elevation4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Population1,067,336
Elevation4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Coordinates37.5113°, 105.1907°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceNingxia
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation6.8 inches (172 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Zhongwei

Zhongwei is a major city in China (Ningxia) with a population of 1,067,336. The city sits at an elevation of 4,026 feet (1,227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhongwei

Zhongwei has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 257 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -17.3° / 8.4° 1.9
Feb -1.9°C / 29°F -12.9° / 14° 5.7
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -7.5° / 21.9° 7.1
Apr 11°C / 52°F -1.9° / 28.1° 22.7
May 17°C / 63°F 1.9° / 32.6° 25.4
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 9.5° / 34.2° 36.4
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 13.1° / 37.3° 29.2
Aug 23°C / 73°F 11.4° / 36° 53.6
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 6.8° / 31.1° 47.3
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F -1.9° / 25.1° 20.4
Nov 1.9°C / 35°F -9.9° / 18.5° 6.0
Dec -5.2°C / 23°F -17° / 7.9° 1.5
Zhongwei experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,026 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Coordinates37.5113°N, 105.1907°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below China avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 25, 2025.

Oct 20, 1990 Gansu, China M5.7 133 km
Jun 6, 2000 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China M5.6 136 km
Oct 20, 1990 83 km NW of Baiyin, China M4.9 146 km
Jan 2, 2025 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China M4.8 143 km
Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 89 km
Nov 21, 2009 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China M4.8 148 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China M4.8 144 km
Jan 4, 1996 148 km W of Yinchuan, China M4.7 146 km
Jul 25, 2025 110 km ENE of Wuwei, China M4.7 144 km
Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 146 km
Jun 22, 2010 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China M4.6 139 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 79 km
Nov 20, 2012 0 km N of Yinchuan, China M4.6 143 km
Jul 2, 2003 63 km NNW of Baiyin, China M4.5 122 km
Mar 8, 1992 81 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 89 km
Jan 20, 1994 119 km E of Wuwei, China M4.5 119 km
Mar 4, 2015 116 km E of Wuwei, China M4.5 122 km
Jan 9, 2007 57 km NNW of Baiyin, China M4.5 126 km
Mar 17, 1999 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China M4.5 27 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in

Zhongwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zhongwei

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
中卫六小 - - - -
中卫市第三中学 - - - -
中卫第四中学 - - - -
宁夏中卫一中 - - - -
宁夏中卫一中 - - - -
中卫六小 - - - -
中卫七中 - - - -
中卫九小 - - - -
中卫十二小 - - - -
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Museums in Zhongwei

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Zhongwei Yellow River Palace

Hotels in Zhongwei

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaosheng Zhiyou Hotel
Kangqiao Business Hotel
Landison Nosidnl
Ning Shang Hotel
UPLS Hotel
中衛山豆幾青年旅舍

Restaurants in Zhongwei

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中卫市索菲亚骨汤牛肉面馆

Train Stations in Zhongwei

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liujiazhuang
Zhongwei
柳家庄（旧址）

Bus Stations in Zhongwei

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中卫汽车总站

Gas Stations in Zhongwei

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1032901539
CN #1032901540
CN #12140060306
CN #13638469196
CN #13638504928
CN #3642137825
CN #7942445234
CN #7942445235
CN #9829409011

Banks in Zhongwei

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中国人民银行

Airports Near Zhongwei

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhongwei Shapotou AirportZHYMedium 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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What is the population of Zhongwei?

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Zhongwei has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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