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Qiaotou, China

Qinghai · China

Qiaotou is a large city in Qinghai, China with a population of 114,712. Elevation: 8,159 ft (2,487 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

114,712 Population 451/sq mi density
8,159 ft Elevation 2,487 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population114,712
Density451/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Population114,712
Population Density451 / sq mi
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Coordinates36.9350°, 101.6736°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (432 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Qiaotou

Qiaotou is a large city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 114,712. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet (2,487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qiaotou

Qiaotou has an average annual temperature of 3.3°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 612 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 15°F -20.8° / 4.3° 2.3
Feb -6.3°C / 21°F -18.4° / 6.9° 7.1
Mar -0.1°C / 32°F -12.8° / 14.8° 8.6
Apr 4°C / 39°F -6.8° / 19.6° 38.4
May 8.6°C / 47°F -4.7° / 23.1° 58.5
Jun 12.5°C / 54°F 2° / 24.1° 90.7
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 3.2° / 26.5° 100.3
Aug 13.9°C / 57°F 2.7° / 25.4° 148.4
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F -0.4° / 21.8° 114.7
Oct 3.2°C / 38°F -6.1° / 17° 33.6
Nov -2.5°C / 28°F -14.7° / 11° 7.8
Dec -8.7°C / 16°F -20.4° / 3.8° 1.8
Qiaotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Area254.6 sq mi (659.3 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates36.9350°N, 101.6736°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 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 M6.6 105 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 149 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 82 km
Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 141 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 98 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 87 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 110 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 107 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 102 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 104 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 87 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 79 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 91 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 95 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 90 km
Apr 14, 2024 37 km ENE of Mole, China M4.9 104 km
Jan 12, 2022 109 km SW of Jinchang, China M4.9 98 km
Jan 5, 2023 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M4.8 117 km
Apr 23, 2022 102 km SW of Jinchang, China M4.8 98 km
Aug 9, 2019 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China M4.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Driest

Qiaotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qiaotou

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
斜沟乡中心学校
大通县第八中学
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Museums in Qiaotou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
China Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum
青藏高原自然博物馆

Veterinaries in Qiaotou

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

斜沟乡畜牧站

Train Stations in Qiaotou

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Datong Station
Datongxi Station

Gas Stations in Qiaotou

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13503473246
CN #13503473247
CN #13503473248
CN #13503551022
CN #13503551031

Ski Resorts Near Qiaotou

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
瞿昙国际滑雪场 0.0 $0
奥斯陆滑雪场(鹿塬) 0.0 $0
西宁南山滑雪场 0.0 $0
彩虹滑雪场 0.0 $0
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 $0
老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0
金帝顺滑雪场 0.0 $0
鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0
蓝雀山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Qiaotou

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xining Caojiabao International AirportXNNLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qiaotou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
上韭菜沟清真寺
下韭菜沟清真寺
河滩庄清真寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Qiaotou

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Parks 4

🇨🇳 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 Qiaotou

What is the population of Qiaotou?

Qiaotou has a population of 114,712 residents and is located in China. The population density is 451 people per square mile, spread across 254.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qiaotou?

Qiaotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

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