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Laxiong, China

Qinghai · China

Laxiong is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 8,677. Elevation: 7,139 ft (2,176 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

8,677 Population 23/sq mi density
7,139 ft Elevation 2,176 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population8,677
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Population8,677
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Coordinates35.7815°, 102.3973°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Laxiong

Laxiong is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 8,677. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet (2,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Laxiong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 315 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Area385.9 sq mi (999.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates35.7815°N, 102.3973°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below China avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 14, 2021.

Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 97 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 126 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 97 km
Oct 21, 2001 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.7 102 km
Jan 14, 2021 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China M4.5 149 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 95 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 73 km
Jul 31, 2004 55 km NNE of Xining, China M4.2 146 km
Jul 22, 1995 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.2 104 km
Mar 4, 2008 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China M4.0 118 km
Jul 21, 1995 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China M3.5 112 km
Dec 19, 1996 79 km WSW of Xining, China M3.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest

Laxiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 18°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Laxiong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sancha Farmers' market

Ski Resorts Near Laxiong

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
瞿昙国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laxiong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xining Caojiabao International AirportXNNLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laxiong

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Khangmo Hermitage
Wendo Gompa
Wendo Gompa

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 Laxiong

What is the population of Laxiong?

Laxiong has a population of 8,677 residents and is located in China. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 385.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laxiong?

Laxiong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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