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Karmar, China

Qinghai · China

Karmar is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 1,879. Elevation: 11,417 ft (3,480 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,879 Population 1/sq mi density
11,417 ft Elevation 3,480 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,879
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Population1,879
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Coordinates37.3625°, 98.8361°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall70.1 inches (178 cm)

About Karmar

Karmar is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 1,879. The city sits at an elevation of 11,417 feet (3,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Karmar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 338 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,417 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average29.8°F
45% below China avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Area3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.3625°N, 98.8361°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 70.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2023.

Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 125 km
Apr 30, 2007 157 km S of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 146 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 132 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 117 km
Jan 6, 1997 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 95 km
Aug 27, 1994 142 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.9 124 km
Jan 17, 2008 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China M4.9 148 km
Aug 15, 2022 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China M4.9 127 km
Jan 4, 2016 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 149 km
Sep 8, 1991 286 km W of Xining, China M4.8 86 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 84 km
Nov 23, 1994 250 km WSW of Xining, China M4.7 132 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.5 86 km
Apr 7, 2020 98 km SW of Zhangye, China M4.5 127 km
Nov 3, 2017 136 km W of Xining, China M4.5 149 km
Jul 25, 2014 222 km SW of Zhangye, China M4.4 14 km
May 27, 1996 125 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.4 146 km
Jul 14, 2010 northern Qinghai, China M4.4 139 km
Feb 4, 2007 162 km SSW of Jiuquan, China M4.3 131 km
Jan 27, 1995 248 km W of Xining, China M4.3 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.1 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
October 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.0 in

Karmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 8°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Karmar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
500 Çin Altın Şarkısı - UNKNOWN

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 Karmar

What is the population of Karmar?

Karmar has a population of 1,879 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,745.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karmar?

Karmar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches, with 70.1 inches of snow.

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