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Qilian, China

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25,603 Population 102/sq mi density
9,049 ft Elevation 2,758 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.5°F
45% below US 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 US 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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