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Qinghaihu, China

Qinghai · China

Qinghaihu is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,442. Elevation: 10,866 ft (3,312 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

2,442 Population 10/sq mi density
10,866 ft Elevation 3,312 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,442
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Population2,442
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Coordinates36.8383°, 100.8208°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.0 inches (84 cm)

About Qinghaihu

Qinghaihu is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,442. The city sits at an elevation of 10,866 feet (3,312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Qinghaihu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 322 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,866 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Area254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates36.8383°N, 100.8208°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below China avg
Snowfall 33.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 M6.6 118 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 108 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 84 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 101 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 118 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 111 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 101 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 99 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 102 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 107 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 112 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 112 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 120 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 117 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 107 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 143 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 105 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 117 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Qinghaihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 13°F in December to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Qinghaihu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
原子城纪念馆

Train Stations in Qinghaihu

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

克土

Ski Resorts Near Qinghaihu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Qinghaihu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hainanzhou Gonghe AirportHNGMedium Airport
Haibei AirportSmall Airport

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 Qinghaihu

What is the population of Qinghaihu?

Qinghaihu has a population of 2,442 residents and is located in China. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 254.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qinghaihu?

Qinghaihu 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 54°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 33.0 inches of snow.

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