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Anchong, China

Qinghai · China

Anchong is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,745. Elevation: 12,776 ft (3,894 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,745 Population 5/sq mi density
12,776 ft Elevation 3,894 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,745
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation12,776 ft (3,894 m)
Population2,745
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation12,776 ft (3,894 m)
Coordinates33.4656°, 96.6333°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall107.0 inches (272 cm)

About Anchong

Anchong is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,745. The city sits at an elevation of 12,776 feet (3,894 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Anchong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 330 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 107.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,776 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.9°F
39% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,776 ft (3,894 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.4656°N, 96.6333°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below China avg
Snowfall 107.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jun 12, 2024.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 34 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 35 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 62 km
Dec 18, 1995 Southern Qinghai, China M5.7 134 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 68 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 47 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 102 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 64 km
Aug 13, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 145 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 130 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 121 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 39 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 67 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 54 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 36 km
May 6, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 122 km
Dec 20, 1995 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 138 km
Apr 27, 1993 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 76 km
Apr 14, 2010 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 44 km
Jun 6, 2010 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Airports Near Anchong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yushu Batang AirportYUSMedium 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 Anchong

What is the population of Anchong?

Anchong has a population of 2,745 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anchong?

Anchong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 107.0 inches of snow.

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