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Mole, China

Qinghai · China

Mole is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 6,843. Elevation: 11,345 ft (3,458 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,843 Population 2/sq mi density
11,345 ft Elevation 3,458 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Mole

Mole

Moles are small, subterranean mammals. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous eyes and ears, reduced hindlimbs, and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging.

People

Population6,843
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Population6,843
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Coordinates37.6897°, 100.7258°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Mole

Mole is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 6,843. The city sits at an elevation of 11,345 feet (3,458 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 3°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Mole has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,345 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average26.4°F
51% below China avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Area3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.6897°N, 100.7258°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below China avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Jan 7, 2022 northern Qinghai, China M6.6 52 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 81 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 80 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 81 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 53 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 41 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 79 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 72 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 60 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 99 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 35 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 106 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 85 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 141 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 62 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 70 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 94 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 77 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.2 in
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
May 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
September 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
November 15°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.1 in

Mole has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 3°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Mole

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

柴达尔

Gas Stations in Mole

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #6850253735

Airports Near Mole

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haibei Airport-Small Airport
Haibei Qilian AirportHBQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mole

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baihu Temple
Garide Temple

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 Mole

What is the population of Mole?

Mole has a population of 6,843 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,745.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mole?

Mole has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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