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Qiemo, China

Xinjiang · China

Qiemo is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 18,893. Elevation: 4,108 ft (1,252 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,893 Population 4,920/sq mi density
4,108 ft Elevation 1,252 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
1.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Qiemo

Qiemo

Qiemo County as the official romanized name, also transliterated from Uyghur as Qarqan County, is a county under the administration of the Bayin'gholin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, bordering the Tibet Autonomous Region to the south. Its area is 138,645 square kilometers (53,531 sq mi) and, according to the 2002 census, it has a population of 60,000. The county seat is at Qiemo Town.

People

Population18,893
Density4,920/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain1.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Population18,893
Population Density4,920 / sq mi
Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Coordinates38.1339°, 85.5299°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation1.4 inches (35 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Qiemo

Qiemo is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 18,893. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet (1,252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Qiemo

Qiemo has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 28 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.8°C / 20°F -13.7° / 0° 0.5
Feb -1.7°C / 29°F -9° / 5.6° 0.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F -1.5° / 13.9° 0.7
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 6.1° / 22.6° 2.1
May 19.8°C / 68°F 11.7° / 27.8° 3.0
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 15.6° / 30.9° 6.6
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32.9° 8.9
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 15.4° / 32.3° 4.1
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.5° / 27.4° 1.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 1.3° / 19.2° 0.2
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -5.3° / 9.4° 0.0
Dec -5.1°C / 23°F -11.6° / 1.3° 0.6
Qiemo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 78°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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density4,920/sq mi
Coordinates38.1339°N, 85.5299°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.4"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 1, 2023.

Aug 4, 1999 southern Xinjiang, China M5.1 145 km
Jul 18, 2008 southern Xinjiang, China M4.9 144 km
Feb 7, 2001 southern Xinjiang, China M4.8 111 km
Aug 3, 1999 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 139 km
Aug 16, 1999 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 144 km
May 12, 2021 southern Xinjiang, China M4.5 118 km
Jul 1, 2023 86 km SSW of Waxxari, China M4.5 142 km
May 9, 2008 southern Xinjiang, China M4.3 149 km
Jul 16, 2014 southern Xinjiang, China M4.0 102 km
Jan 24, 2007 southern Xinjiang, China M3.8 142 km
Dec 16, 1996 southern Xinjiang, China M3.7 141 km
Apr 25, 2007 southern Xinjiang, China M3.7 132 km
Mar 13, 2004 southern Xinjiang, China M3.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 35°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.0 in

Qiemo has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and October the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Qiemo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Qiemo museum

Hotels in Qiemo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Massatton Boutique Hotel
Utzag Hotel
Yudu hotel
金莎酒店

Restaurants in Qiemo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

卡尔万

Cafes in Qiemo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mixue

Bus Stations in Qiemo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qiemo bus station

Gas Stations in Qiemo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #264086100

Shopping Malls in Qiemo

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qiemo Jade Trading Center

Airports Near Qiemo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qiemo Yudu AirportIQMMedium 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 Qiemo

What is the population of Qiemo?

Qiemo has a population of 18,893 residents and is located in China. The population density is 4,920 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qiemo?

Qiemo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.4 inches.

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