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Dongchuan, China

Qinghai · China

Dongchuan is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 17,982. Elevation: 10,062 ft (3,067 m). Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

17,982 Population 5/sq mi density
10,062 ft Elevation 3,067 meters
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population17,982
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation10,062 ft (3,067 m)
Population17,982
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation10,062 ft (3,067 m)
Coordinates37.3680°, 101.8357°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (507 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Dongchuan

Dongchuan is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 17,982. The city sits at an elevation of 10,062 feet (3,067 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dongchuan

Dongchuan has an average annual temperature of -1.2°C (30°F). The hottest month is Jul (10.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 566 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.2°C / 8°F -24.5° / 0.3° 2.0
Feb -10.9°C / 12°F -22.3° / 2.1° 6.4
Mar -5.3°C / 23°F -18.7° / 8.3° 8.0
Apr -0.9°C / 30°F -11.9° / 13.8° 37.0
May 3.4°C / 38°F -9.1° / 17.4° 54.6
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F -3° / 19.8° 88.6
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F -0.5° / 21.8° 93.9
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F -1.2° / 21.7° 132.5
Sep 5.7°C / 42°F -4.9° / 17.9° 104.8
Oct -0.7°C / 31°F -10.6° / 12.8° 29.2
Nov -6.9°C / 20°F -19.2° / 6.1° 7.6
Dec -12.8°C / 9°F -23.9° / -0.7° 1.9
Dongchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,062 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average28.1°F
48% below China avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,062 ft (3,067 m)
Area3,453.1 sq mi (8,943.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.3680°N, 101.8357°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below China avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 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 70 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 38 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 139 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 136 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 63 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 85 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 130 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 77 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 46 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 52 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 53 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 78 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 53 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 45 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 37 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 51 km
Apr 14, 2024 37 km ENE of Mole, China M4.9 76 km
Jun 3, 2017 60 km E of Wuwei, China M4.9 148 km
Jan 12, 2022 109 km SW of Jinchang, China M4.9 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.2 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
May 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
September 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.1 in

Dongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 6°F in January to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Dongchuan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #10116349114
CN #10161962140
CN #10161962962

Ski Resorts Near Dongchuan

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
彩虹滑雪场 0.0 $0
老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0
金帝顺滑雪场 0.0 $0
鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0
蓝雀山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dongchuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wuwei Air BaseMedium Airport

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 Dongchuan

What is the population of Dongchuan?

Dongchuan has a population of 17,982 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,453.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dongchuan?

Dongchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

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