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Heiquan, China

Gansu · China

Heiquan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 12,191. Elevation: 4,354 ft (1,327 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

12,191 Population 1/sq mi density
4,354 ft Elevation 1,327 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
3.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population12,191
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain3.7 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Population12,191
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Coordinates39.5167°, 99.6167°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation3.7 inches (93 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (18 cm)

About Heiquan

Heiquan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 12,191. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet (1,327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Heiquan

Heiquan has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 144 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -16.7° / 8.7° 2.1
Feb -2°C / 28°F -12.5° / 12.5° 4.1
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -6.5° / 22° 2.6
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -2.7° / 28.3° 8.4
May 17.5°C / 63°F 2.6° / 31.5° 19.3
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 11° / 35.2° 32.6
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 13.7° / 38.2° 26.8
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 13° / 36.1° 21.4
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 7.2° / 32.4° 16.5
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F -1.5° / 23.3° 3.4
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -10.3° / 18.2° 4.1
Dec -5°C / 23°F -15° / 6.1° 3.1
Heiquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.5167°N, 99.6167°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.7"
90% below China avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 4, 2024.

Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 142 km
Jan 12, 1992 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 114 km
May 3, 2012 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 145 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 119 km
Oct 10, 2003 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.1 120 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 136 km
Jul 18, 2003 92 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.0 113 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 81 km
Aug 27, 1994 142 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.9 146 km
Sep 16, 2013 63 km N of Zhangye, China M4.9 81 km
Aug 15, 2022 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China M4.9 123 km
Jun 5, 2004 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.8 65 km
Jun 2, 2004 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.8 61 km
Mar 21, 2016 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China M4.8 145 km
Sep 8, 1997 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China M4.7 96 km
Jun 10, 2004 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.7 59 km
Jun 6, 2004 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.7 63 km
Mar 4, 2024 29 km NW of Yanglong, China M4.6 140 km
Sep 16, 2019 37 km SSW of Zhangye, China M4.6 117 km
Jun 10, 2004 34 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
October 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Heiquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 11°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Heiquan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qingshui Air BaseMedium Airport
Gaotai AirportSmall Airport
Linze Danxia AirportSmall 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 Heiquan

What is the population of Heiquan?

Heiquan has a population of 12,191 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 14,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heiquan?

Heiquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.7 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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