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Arou, China

Qinghai · China

Arou is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,799. Elevation: 9,797 ft (2,986 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,799 Population 11/sq mi density
9,797 ft Elevation 2,986 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,799
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Population2,799
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Coordinates38.0633°, 100.4431°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (414 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Arou

Arou is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,799. The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet (2,986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Arou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average29.8°F
45% below China avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Area250.4 sq mi (648.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates38.0633°N, 100.4431°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below China avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Jan 7, 2022 northern Qinghai, China M6.6 79 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 114 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 58 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 59 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 84 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 104 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 61 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 69 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 68 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 94 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 117 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 43 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 59 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 125 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 100 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 82 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 96 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 93 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 146 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.1 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
July 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in

Arou has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 6°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Arou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arouxiang Boarding Minzu Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Arou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
红西路军解放军二军纪念苑

Airports Near Arou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhangye Ganzhou AirportYZYMedium Airport
Haibei Qilian AirportHBQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arou Monastery

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 Arou

What is the population of Arou?

Arou has a population of 2,799 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 250.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arou?

Arou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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