Basar, China

Qinghai · China

Basar is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 3,244. Elevation: 12,838 ft (3,913 m). Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

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

3,244 Population
12,838 ft Elevation 3,913 meters
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population3,244

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation12,838 ft (3,913 m)
Population3,244
Elevation12,838 ft (3,913 m)
Coordinates33.7333°, 100.6000°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall117.7 inches (299 cm)

About Basar

Basar is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 3,244. The city sits at an elevation of 12,838 feet (3,913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Basar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 117.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,838 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average27.6°F
49% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation12,838 ft (3,913 m)
Coordinates33.7333°N, 100.6000°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below China avg
Snowfall 117.7"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 3, 2025.

Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 125 km
Mar 10, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 101 km
Nov 25, 1999 285 km SW of Xining, China M4.9 123 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 62 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 14 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 113 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 56 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 43 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 52 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 20 km
Apr 3, 2025 167 km SW of Muxihe, China M4.4 126 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 69 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 52 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 120 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 131 km
Jan 5, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.1 66 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 98 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.0 148 km
Jan 3, 1993 Southern Qinghai, China M4.0 18 km
Aug 12, 1998 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Airports Near Basar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golog Maqên AirportGMQMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Basar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Drasar 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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What is the population of Basar?

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What is the weather like in Basar?

Basar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 117.7 inches of snow.

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