Da Qaidam, China

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13,671 Population

10,338 ft Elevation 3,151 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

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. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,338 ft (3,151 m)
Coordinates	37.8333°N, 95.3000°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"

93% below US 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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