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Jiuquan, China

Gansu · China

Jiuquan is a large city in Gansu, China with a population of 428,346. Elevation: 4,803 ft (1,464 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

428,346 Population 7/sq mi density
4,803 ft Elevation 1,464 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
3.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population428,346
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain3.9 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Population428,346
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Coordinates39.7432°, 98.5174°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation3.9 inches (100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Jiuquan

Jiuquan is a large city in China (Gansu) with a population of 428,346. The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet (1,464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jiuquan

Jiuquan has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 96 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -15.1° / -1.7° 1.6
Feb -3.4°C / 26°F -10.3° / 3.4° 1.3
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -3.5° / 10.2° 5.5
Apr 11°C / 52°F 3.7° / 18.4° 3.6
May 16.3°C / 61°F 9° / 23.6° 8.3
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.9° 16.4
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.5° 23.6
Aug 21°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.3° 16.2
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 8.4° / 23° 11.2
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 1.6° / 15.9° 3.4
Nov 0.8°C / 33°F -5.5° / 7.2° 2.4
Dec -6.6°C / 20°F -12.7° / -0.4° 2.3
Jiuquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below China avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Area64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates39.7432°N, 98.5174°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.9"
90% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2024.

Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 141 km
Jan 12, 1992 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 20 km
May 3, 2012 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 86 km
Oct 10, 2003 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.1 31 km
Jul 18, 2003 92 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.0 93 km
Apr 27, 2019 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 117 km
Jul 10, 2001 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.0 92 km
Mar 17, 2022 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 120 km
Aug 27, 1994 142 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.9 143 km
Mar 21, 2016 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China M4.8 59 km
Apr 9, 2024 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 80 km
Jun 10, 2004 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China M4.7 148 km
Oct 25, 2013 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 98 km
Mar 4, 2024 29 km NW of Yanglong, China M4.6 93 km
May 18, 2003 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.5 77 km
May 27, 1996 125 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.4 126 km
Jun 28, 2004 68 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M4.4 117 km
Nov 5, 1998 76 km WSW of Zhangye, China M4.4 143 km
Jan 7, 2024 75 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M4.4 122 km
Feb 2, 2003 55 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 0.1 in

Jiuquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Jiuquan

Institution Type Founded Website
甘肃钢铁职业技术学院 College
甘肃钢铁职业技术学院(兰新校区) College

Schools in Jiuquan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
油田子弟学校
酒泉市第一中学
油田外国语高级中学
油田外国语小学
肃州中学
酒泉中学
酒泉市第七中学
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Museums in Jiuquan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jiayuguan City Museum
酒泉博物馆

Farmers Markets in Jiuquan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fuqiang Market
Jìngtiě food court
迎宾农副产品综合批发市场
迎宾农副产品综合批发市场

Hotels in Jiuquan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vienna Hotel
民族宾馆
酒泉宾馆
酒泉饭店

Zoos in Jiuquan

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

酒泉动物园

Train Stations in Jiuquan

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jiuquannan
肃州

Bus Stations in Jiuquan

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #859802289
南关汽车站
西关汽车站
酒嘉公交

Gas Stations in Jiuquan

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1120301653
CN #1120301770
CN #1619042435
CN #1619042579
CN #1619042591
CN #1619042605
CN #1619042648
CN #1619042680
CN #1619042748
CN #1619042869
CN #1619042874
CN #4449295552
CN #809957589
PetroChina
PetroChina

Airports Near Jiuquan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jiayuguan International AirportJGNLarge Airport
Qingshui Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Jiuquan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 3
Hotels 5
Parks 35
Fire Stations 1

🇨🇳 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 Jiuquan

What is the population of Jiuquan?

Jiuquan has a population of 428,346 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 64,896.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiuquan?

Jiuquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.9 inches.

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