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Dongke, China

Qinghai · China

Dongke is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 8,948. Elevation: 10,003 ft (3,049 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,948 Population 1/sq mi density
10,003 ft Elevation 3,049 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population8,948
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation10,003 ft (3,049 m)
Population8,948
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,003 ft (3,049 m)
Coordinates36.3349°, 99.6668°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (681 mm)
Annual Snowfall57.3 inches (146 cm)

About Dongke

Dongke is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 8,948. The city sits at an elevation of 10,003 feet (3,049 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Dongke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 328 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,003 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,003 ft (3,049 m)
Area8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.3349°N, 99.6668°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below China avg
Snowfall 57.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 22, 2021.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 65 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 54 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 64 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 109 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 52 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 52 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 39 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 54 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 69 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 48 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 57 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 103 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 54 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 116 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 54 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 34 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 111 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 78 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 23 km
Sep 17, 1990 167 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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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 Dongke

What is the population of Dongke?

Dongke has a population of 8,948 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,124.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dongke?

Dongke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.

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