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Oula, China

Gansu · China

Oula is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,142. Elevation: 11,161 ft (3,402 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,142 Population 1/sq mi density
11,161 ft Elevation 3,402 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Oula

Oula Township is a township in Maqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu, China. In 2010, Oula Township had a total population of 5,142: 2,772 males and 2,370 females: 1,434 aged under 14, 3,428 aged between 15 and 65 and 280 aged over 65.

People

Population5,142
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation11,161 ft (3,402 m)
Population5,142
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,161 ft (3,402 m)
Coordinates34.0765°, 101.7218°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Oula

Oula is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,142. The city sits at an elevation of 11,161 feet (3,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Oula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,161 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.2°F
39% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,161 ft (3,402 m)
Area5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates34.0765°N, 101.7218°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below China avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 66 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 107 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 137 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 122 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 82 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 120 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 133 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 146 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 74 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 72 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 110 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 78 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 75 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 50 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 78 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 39 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 60 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 86 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 29 km
Jan 5, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in
September 44°F (6°C) 4.4 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Driest

Oula has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 13°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Oula

What is the population of Oula?

Oula has a population of 5,142 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,688.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oula?

Oula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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