Ka'erqin, China

Full City Profile

10,297 Population 39/sq mi density

8,691 ft Elevation 2,649 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

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. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	37.8°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,691 ft (2,649 m)
Area	262.2 sq mi (679.0 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6087°N, 103.3529°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US 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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