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Barun, China

Qinghai · China

Barun is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 5,285. Elevation: 10,758 ft (3,279 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,285 Population
10,758 ft Elevation 3,279 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Barun

Barun

Barun Valley is a Himalayan valley situated at the base of Mt. Makalu in the Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. This valley rests entirely inside the Makalu Barun National Park.

People

Population5,285

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation10,758 ft (3,279 m)
Population5,285
Elevation10,758 ft (3,279 m)
Coordinates35.9291°, 97.4158°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (335 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.9 inches (86 cm)

About Barun

Barun is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 5,285. The city sits at an elevation of 10,758 feet (3,279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Barun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 331 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,758 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below China avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,758 ft (3,279 m)
Coordinates35.9291°N, 97.4158°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below China avg
Snowfall 33.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 10, 2025.

Feb 9, 1997 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 147 km
Jan 8, 2025 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 126 km
Aug 13, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 149 km
Oct 26, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 148 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.2 145 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 109 km
Jul 8, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 147 km
Jun 3, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 142 km
Jan 6, 1997 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 130 km
Feb 3, 2024 235 km SSW of Yanglong, China M5.0 121 km
Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 135 km
Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 131 km
Mar 2, 2022 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 148 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 120 km
Sep 8, 1991 286 km W of Xining, China M4.8 128 km
Jan 4, 2016 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 59 km
Aug 10, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 148 km
Sep 28, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 135 km
Jan 30, 2013 northern Qinghai, China M4.7 114 km
Nov 6, 2017 northern Qinghai, China M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in

Barun has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 13°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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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 Barun?

Barun has a population of 5,285 residents and is located in China..

What is the weather like in Barun?

Barun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches, with 33.9 inches of snow.

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