Gyimkar, China

Qinghai · China

Gyimkar is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,211. Elevation: 12,680 ft (3,865 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,211 Population
12,680 ft Elevation 3,865 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,211

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation12,680 ft (3,865 m)
Population2,211
Elevation12,680 ft (3,865 m)
Coordinates32.8181°, 100.2804°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,059 mm)
Annual Snowfall107.8 inches (274 cm)

About Gyimkar

Gyimkar is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,211. The city sits at an elevation of 12,680 feet (3,865 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gyimkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 107.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,680 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation12,680 ft (3,865 m)
Coordinates32.8181°N, 100.2804°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above China avg
Snowfall 107.8"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 3, 2025.

Apr 1, 2020 274 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.4 133 km
Mar 10, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 150 km
Jan 4, 2005 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 142 km
Jun 9, 2015 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.7 127 km
Mar 25, 1998 237 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.7 117 km
Jan 23, 2020 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.6 130 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 99 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 92 km
Mar 25, 1998 252 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.6 100 km
Jun 14, 2022 266 km N of Kangding, China M4.6 136 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 146 km
May 15, 2017 272 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.5 119 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 92 km
May 11, 2016 209 km NW of Kangding, China M4.4 147 km
Aug 8, 2016 252 km NW of Kangding, China M4.4 132 km
Apr 3, 2025 167 km SW of Muxihe, China M4.4 38 km
Oct 26, 1992 239 km ENE of Qamdo, China M4.4 130 km
Jul 30, 1995 242 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.4 132 km
Jun 7, 2024 159 km SW of Qihama, China M4.4 97 km
Mar 16, 2025 244 km WSW of Muxihe, China M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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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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What is the population of Gyimkar?

Gyimkar has a population of 2,211 residents and is located in China..

What is the weather like in Gyimkar?

Gyimkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 107.8 inches of snow.

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