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Huangcheng, China

Qinghai · China

Huangcheng is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 1,921. Elevation: 10,272 ft (3,131 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-5°C).

1,921 Population 1/sq mi density
10,272 ft Elevation 3,131 meters
24°F Avg Temperature -5°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,921
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp24°F (-5°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,272 ft (3,131 m)
Population1,921
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,272 ft (3,131 m)
Coordinates37.6094°, 101.2006°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature24°F (-5°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (810 mm)
Annual Snowfall121.9 inches (310 cm)

About Huangcheng

Huangcheng is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 1,921. The city sits at an elevation of 10,272 feet (3,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 3°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Huangcheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 322 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 121.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,272 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average23.5°F
56% below China avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,272 ft (3,131 m)
Area3,453.1 sq mi (8,943.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.6094°N, 101.2006°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below China avg
Snowfall 121.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 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 26 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 39 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 88 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 91 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 21 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 144 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 84 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 33 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 23 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 62 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 135 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 140 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 19 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 124 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 20 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 23 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 32 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 76 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 91 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Ski Resorts Near Huangcheng

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Huangcheng

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haibei AirportSmall Airport
Haibei Qilian AirportHBQSmall 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 Huangcheng

What is the population of Huangcheng?

Huangcheng has a population of 1,921 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,453.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huangcheng?

Huangcheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches, with 121.9 inches of snow.

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