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Qilian, China

Qinghai · China

Qilian is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 25,603. Elevation: 9,049 ft (2,758 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

25,603 Population 102/sq mi density
9,049 ft Elevation 2,758 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
16.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population25,603
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain16.2 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation9,049 ft (2,758 m)
Population25,603
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation9,049 ft (2,758 m)
Coordinates38.1806°, 100.2403°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation16.2 inches (412 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Qilian

Qilian is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 25,603. The city sits at an elevation of 9,049 feet (2,758 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qilian

Qilian has an average annual temperature of -2.4°C (28°F). The hottest month is Jul (9.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 418 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -15.1°C / 5°F -26.9° / -0.1° 1.5
Feb -12.5°C / 9°F -24.8° / 2° 4.9
Mar -6.4°C / 20°F -21.3° / 8.3° 5.0
Apr -1.8°C / 29°F -13.9° / 13.9° 25.9
May 2.5°C / 37°F -9.2° / 17.4° 43.6
Jun 6.5°C / 44°F -4.2° / 19.1° 76.6
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F -2.2° / 21.5° 79.5
Aug 8.8°C / 48°F -2.8° / 21.4° 94.2
Sep 4.6°C / 40°F -5.9° / 17.5° 64.7
Oct -1.6°C / 29°F -12.7° / 12.6° 15.5
Nov -8.2°C / 17°F -20.9° / 6.1° 5.1
Dec -14.4°C / 6°F -25.8° / -0.9° 1.6
Qilian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,049 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.5°F
45% below China avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,049 ft (2,758 m)
Area250.4 sq mi (648.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates38.1806°N, 100.2403°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below China avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 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 M6.6 100 km
Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 142 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 135 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 68 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 67 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 106 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 126 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 73 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 91 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 43 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 116 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 121 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 145 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 25 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 89 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 133 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 73 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 93 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 116 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.1 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
May 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
July 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
September 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in

Qilian has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 5°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qilian

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Qilian Boarding Minzu Primary School
Qilian No.2 Primary School
Haibei No.3 High School
Qilian No.1 Complete Primary School
Qilian Minzu Middle School
Babaozhen Boarding Minzu Primary School
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Museums in Qilian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
红西路军解放军二军纪念苑

Hotels in Qilian

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cuiguang Hotel
Qilian Hotel
Qilian Hotel
五矿国贸饭店
指南者观景酒店
瑞士印象假日宾馆
英格堡假日宾馆

Theatres in Qilian

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

天境大剧院

Bus Stations in Qilian

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qilian Coach Terminal

Gas Stations in Qilian

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1118587636
CN #1118587642
Sinopec

Banks in Qilian

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China Qilian County Branch
中国建设银行祁连支行

Airports Near Qilian

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhangye Ganzhou AirportYZYMedium Airport
Haibei Qilian AirportHBQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qilian

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baituyahuo Mosque
Baiyanggou Mosque
Binggou Mosque
Dongcuotaixia Mosque
Gongbeiwan Mosque
Kaligang Mosque
Ladong Mosque
Shangzhuang Mosque
Xijikou Mosque

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 Qilian

What is the population of Qilian?

Qilian has a population of 25,603 residents and is located in China. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 250.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qilian?

Qilian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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