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Qiaotou, China

Gansu · China

Qiaotou is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 21,273. Elevation: 3,497 ft (1,066 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

21,273 Population 9/sq mi density
3,497 ft Elevation 1,066 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population21,273
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Population21,273
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Coordinates33.1076°, 104.8117°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (683 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Qiaotou

Qiaotou is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 21,273. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qiaotou

Qiaotou has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 0° / 8.3° 2.0
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 3.3° / 11.8° 2.6
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.7° 13.7
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.7° 32.8
May 21.1°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.6° 61.4
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 18.8° / 29.5° 62.9
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 21.1° / 31.3° 78.7
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.3° 74.9
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16.8° / 25.2° 71.1
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 11.9° / 19.7° 39.9
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 6.5° / 15° 8.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 0.9° / 9.6° 0.5
Qiaotou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below China avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Area2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.1076°N, 104.8117°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

469 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 90 km
May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 84 km
May 17, 2008 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.8 98 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 81 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 79 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 75 km
Mar 12, 2009 68 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 85 km
May 12, 2008 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 85 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 81 km
May 19, 2008 51 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 85 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 76 km
May 12, 2008 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 127 km
Jun 5, 2008 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 86 km
Sep 30, 2017 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 94 km
Mar 3, 2009 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 146 km
May 14, 2008 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 144 km
May 12, 2008 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 140 km
Oct 19, 2009 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 128 km
May 12, 2008 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 130 km
May 12, 2008 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.1 in Driest

Qiaotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") 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 Qiaotou

What is the population of Qiaotou?

Qiaotou has a population of 21,273 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,296.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qiaotou?

Qiaotou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

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