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Qabqa, China

Qinghai · China

Qabqa is a mid-size city in Qinghai, China with a population of 46,907. Elevation: 9,314 ft (2,839 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

46,907 Population 6/sq mi density
9,314 ft Elevation 2,839 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population46,907
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation9,314 ft (2,839 m)
Population46,907
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation9,314 ft (2,839 m)
Coordinates36.2814°, 100.6131°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Qabqa

Qabqa is a mid-size city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 46,907. The city sits at an elevation of 9,314 feet (2,839 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qabqa

Qabqa has an average annual temperature of 1.3°C (34°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.7°C / 9°F -24.8° / 0.5° 2.0
Feb -9.3°C / 15°F -22.5° / 4.3° 6.6
Mar -1.9°C / 29°F -16.5° / 11.4° 7.6
Apr 2.5°C / 37°F -6.8° / 16.6° 34.2
May 6.8°C / 44°F -5° / 19.9° 55.1
Jun 10.8°C / 52°F 1.4° / 22.1° 81.0
Jul 13.1°C / 55°F 3.3° / 24.3° 93.8
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 3.2° / 23.7° 123.9
Sep 8.7°C / 48°F -0.6° / 19.3° 96.8
Oct 2.1°C / 36°F -6.1° / 14.7° 27.9
Nov -4.9°C / 23°F -18.9° / 8.2° 6.3
Dec -12.5°C / 9°F -25.1° / 0.4° 1.1
Qabqa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,314 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,314 ft (2,839 m)
Area8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates36.2814°N, 100.6131°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Nov 3, 2017.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 47 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 33 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 41 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 54 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 45 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 50 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 48 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 50 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 37 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 61 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 47 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 136 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 59 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 70 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 137 km
Sep 17, 1990 167 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 59 km
Apr 28, 1990 163 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 55 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 68 km
May 20, 1990 159 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 50 km
Nov 23, 1994 250 km WSW of Xining, China M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Driest

Qabqa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Qabqa

Institution Type Founded Website
海南州广播电视大学 University - ,
青海师范大学民族师范学院(海南校区) College - ,

Schools in Qabqa

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
共和县城北新区民族九年一贯制学校 - - - -
共和县高级中学 - - - -
中共海南州委党校 - - - -
共和县中学 - - - -
海南州职业技术学校 - - - -
海南州第一民族高级中学 - - - -
共和县第二寄宿制小学 - - - -
海南州第一高级中学 - - - -
共和县民族完全小学 - - - -
共和县民族中学 - - - -
共和县第二民族寄宿制小学 - - - -
共和县第三小学 - - - -
共和县第一小学 - - - -
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Hotels in Qabqa

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Long Hao Grand Hotel
海南宾馆

Gas Stations in Qabqa

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1051667132
CN #1051667133
CN #11923744154
CN #11923744167
CN #11923744168
CN #893614649
CN #893614657
Filling Station
Shiyuan Gas Station
Sinopec

Shopping Malls in Qabqa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

香巴拉商业广场

Ski Resorts Near Qabqa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Qabqa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hainanzhou Gonghe AirportHNGMedium Airport
Haibei Airport-Small Airport

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 Qabqa

What is the population of Qabqa?

Qabqa has a population of 46,907 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 8,124.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qabqa?

Qabqa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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