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Qia’erlong, China

Xinjiang · China

Qia’erlong is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 4,823. Elevation: 9,199 ft (2,804 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4,823 Population 1/sq mi density
9,199 ft Elevation 2,804 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population4,823
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation9,199 ft (2,804 m)
Population4,823
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation9,199 ft (2,804 m)
Coordinates38.0460°, 75.9574°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)

About Qia’erlong

Qia’erlong is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 4,823. The city sits at an elevation of 9,199 feet (2,804 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Qia’erlong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 334 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,199 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,199 ft (2,804 m)
Area5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.0460°N, 75.9574°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below China avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 12, 2025.

May 17, 1990 45 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.7 146 km
Sep 1, 2003 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China M5.7 83 km
Nov 30, 1993 45 km WSW of Kashgar, China M5.6 140 km
Aug 6, 2006 111 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.6 132 km
Jan 12, 1994 49 km WSW of Kashgar, China M5.5 140 km
May 10, 2017 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.4 72 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 73 km
Oct 24, 1991 109 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.2 132 km
Apr 17, 1999 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 43 km
Mar 23, 2010 95 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 132 km
Aug 4, 1991 107 km ENE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 98 km
Mar 23, 2010 97 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 134 km
May 10, 2017 143 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 69 km
Sep 30, 1994 115 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 99 km
Nov 23, 1996 76 km W of Shache, China M5.0 51 km
Feb 14, 1994 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 94 km
Sep 2, 2003 121 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 72 km
Jan 25, 1997 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 81 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km WSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 140 km
Jan 1, 1994 southern Xinjiang, China M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.0 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.0 in

Qia’erlong has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Qia’erlong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu AirportHQLMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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 Qia’erlong

What is the population of Qia’erlong?

Qia’erlong has a population of 4,823 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,812.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qia’erlong?

Qia’erlong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

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