Ka'erqin, China

Gansu · China

Ka'erqin is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 10,297. Elevation: 8,691 ft (2,649 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

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

10,297 Population 39/sq mi density
8,691 ft Elevation 2,649 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population10,297
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation8,691 ft (2,649 m)
Population10,297
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation8,691 ft (2,649 m)
Coordinates34.6087°, 103.3529°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Ka'erqin

Ka'erqin is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 10,297. The city sits at an elevation of 8,691 feet (2,649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Ka'erqin

Ka'erqin has an average annual temperature of 3.2°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.8°C / 18°F -20° / 7.1° 4.2
Feb -5°C / 23°F -16.8° / 10.2° 13.0
Mar -0.3°C / 32°F -12.9° / 15.7° 25.4
Apr 3.5°C / 38°F -7.4° / 20.5° 51.3
May 7.3°C / 45°F -5.4° / 22.2° 80.5
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.6° 103.4
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 2.4° / 24.4° 127.4
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 1.8° / 24.6° 123.1
Sep 9.1°C / 48°F -1.3° / 21.7° 105.5
Oct 3.3°C / 38°F -6.6° / 18.1° 71.9
Nov -1.6°C / 29°F -13.2° / 12.9° 13.0
Dec -6.9°C / 20°F -18.2° / 6.7° 3.7
Ka'erqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,691 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below China avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation8,691 ft (2,649 m)
Area262.2 sq mi (679.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates34.6087°N, 103.3529°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 84 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 76 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 40 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 34 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 146 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 95 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 120 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 129 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 117 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 146 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 144 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 81 km
Aug 9, 2017 153 km SW of Mawu, China M4.6 149 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 51 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 50 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 145 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 105 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 128 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 74 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Ka'erqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 17°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Ka'erqin

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ka'erqin

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport
Lintao Air Base-Medium 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 Ka'erqin

What is the population of Ka'erqin?

Ka'erqin has a population of 10,297 residents and is located in China. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 262.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ka'erqin?

Ka'erqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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