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Qihama, China

Gansu · China

Qihama is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,658. Elevation: 11,352 ft (3,460 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

5,658 Population 1/sq mi density
11,352 ft Elevation 3,460 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,658
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation11,352 ft (3,460 m)
Population5,658
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,352 ft (3,460 m)
Coordinates33.3813°, 101.9855°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (729 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Qihama

Qihama is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,658. The city sits at an elevation of 11,352 feet (3,460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Qihama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,352 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,352 ft (3,460 m)
Area5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates33.3813°N, 101.9855°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below China avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 19, 2025.

Jun 9, 2022 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.9 113 km
Jun 9, 2022 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.6 119 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 146 km
Jun 9, 2022 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.9 122 km
Jun 9, 2022 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 117 km
Jun 9, 2022 240 km N of Kangding, China M4.8 137 km
Jan 4, 2005 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 116 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 91 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 142 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 149 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 70 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 79 km
Jun 14, 2022 266 km N of Kangding, China M4.6 115 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 150 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 136 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 121 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 129 km
Apr 1, 2019 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.5 128 km
Jun 9, 2022 101 km S of Cairima, China M4.5 103 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Driest

Qihama has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 16°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Qihama

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Niu'erma Monastery
Qihama Monastery

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 Qihama

What is the population of Qihama?

Qihama has a population of 5,658 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,688.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qihama?

Qihama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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