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Gahai, China

Gansu · China

Gahai is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,257. Elevation: 11,634 ft (3,546 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

5,257 Population 2/sq mi density
11,634 ft Elevation 3,546 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Gahai

Gahai Township is a township in Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu, China. In 2010, Gahai Township had a total population of 5,257: 2,666 males and 2,591 females: 1,383 aged under 14, 3,553 aged between 15 and 65 and 321 aged over 65.

People

Population5,257
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Population5,257
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Coordinates34.2591°, 102.3681°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Gahai

Gahai is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,257. The city sits at an elevation of 11,634 feet (3,546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gahai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,634 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.6°F
40% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Area2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.2591°N, 102.3681°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below China avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 138 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 111 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 94 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 99 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 139 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 88 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 128 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 87 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 138 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 132 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 136 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 34 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 16 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 147 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 135 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 59 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 111 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 122 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 141 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
May 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Driest

Gahai has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 13°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Gahai

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

尕海明珠酒店

Restaurants in Gahai

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jingyuan Laomajia Lamb
truck stop
truck stop

Airports Near Gahai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium 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 Gahai

What is the population of Gahai?

Gahai has a population of 5,257 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gahai?

Gahai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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