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Qiecha, China

Qinghai · China

Qiecha is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 6,571. Elevation: 10,525 ft (3,208 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,571 Population 2/sq mi density
10,525 ft Elevation 3,208 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population6,571
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation10,525 ft (3,208 m)
Population6,571
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10,525 ft (3,208 m)
Coordinates36.9951°, 99.5986°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall43.6 inches (111 cm)

About Qiecha

Qiecha is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 6,571. The city sits at an elevation of 10,525 feet (3,208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Qiecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 329 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,525 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.9°F
37% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,525 ft (3,208 m)
Area3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.9951°N, 99.5986°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 43.6"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 22, 2021.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 126 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 122 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 102 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 117 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 111 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 99 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 126 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 116 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 109 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 125 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 133 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 121 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 115 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 147 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 105 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 146 km
Jan 17, 2008 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China M4.9 137 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 91 km
May 20, 1990 159 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 115 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Gas Stations in Qiecha

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

石油服务区加油站

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qiecha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
切则寺

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 Qiecha

What is the population of Qiecha?

Qiecha has a population of 6,571 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,745.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qiecha?

Qiecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 43.6 inches of snow.

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