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Da Qaidam, China

Qinghai · China

Da Qaidam is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 13,671. Elevation: 10,338 ft (3,151 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

13,671 Population
10,338 ft Elevation 3,151 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
2.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population13,671

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain2.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation10,338 ft (3,151 m)
Population13,671
Elevation10,338 ft (3,151 m)
Coordinates37.8333°, 95.3000°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation2.5 inches (64 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)

About Da Qaidam

Da Qaidam is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 13,671. The city sits at an elevation of 10,338 feet (3,151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Da Qaidam

Da Qaidam has an average annual temperature of 2.9°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 106 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.7°C / 11°F -20.2° / -3.2° 2.8
Feb -7.5°C / 19°F -15.8° / 0.8° 1.9
Mar -2.3°C / 28°F -10.1° / 5.5° 3.6
Apr 3.8°C / 39°F -4° / 11.5° 2.2
May 9°C / 48°F 1.8° / 16.2° 11.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.1° / 20.2° 20.9
Jul 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.8° 28.2
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.1° 13.8
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.5° / 17.6° 7.2
Oct 2.3°C / 36°F -5.4° / 10° 1.4
Nov -4.6°C / 24°F -12.6° / 3.5° 0.8
Dec -9.9°C / 14°F -18° / -1.8° 11.6
Da Qaidam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 340 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 2.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,338 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,338 ft (3,151 m)
Coordinates37.8333°N, 95.3000°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"
93% below China avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.40"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2022.

Apr 17, 2003 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M6.4 109 km
Aug 28, 2009 294 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M6.3 40 km
Aug 31, 2009 297 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.8 53 km
Aug 28, 2009 299 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M5.6 42 km
May 10, 2004 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.6 121 km
Aug 28, 2009 293 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M5.6 45 km
Jun 16, 2021 northern Qinghai, China M5.5 144 km
May 4, 2004 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.5 133 km
Sep 2, 1991 northern Qinghai, China M5.5 45 km
Aug 30, 2009 northern Qinghai, China M5.4 36 km
Aug 31, 2009 291 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.3 56 km
Aug 25, 2021 216 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.3 121 km
May 4, 2004 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 148 km
Aug 29, 2009 299 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 42 km
Mar 16, 2004 269 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 124 km
May 3, 2003 280 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 116 km
Jun 5, 2013 292 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 61 km
Nov 4, 2009 297 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 46 km
Sep 18, 2009 northern Qinghai, China M5.1 34 km
Sep 5, 1993 northern Qinghai, China M5.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in

Da Qaidam has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Da Qaidam

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大柴旦黎明假日酒店

Restaurants in Da Qaidam

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Special Dumplings

Train Stations in Da Qaidam

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Bus Stations in Da Qaidam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大柴旦汽车站

Gas Stations in Da Qaidam

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Da Qaidam

What is the population of Da Qaidam?

Da Qaidam has a population of 13,671 residents and is located in China..

What is the weather like in Da Qaidam?

Da Qaidam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

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