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Quankou, China

Qinghai · China

Quankou is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 18,308. Elevation: 9,209 ft (2,807 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,308 Population 72/sq mi density
9,209 ft Elevation 2,807 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population18,308
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Population18,308
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Coordinates37.3522°, 101.7393°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (504 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Quankou

Quankou is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 18,308. The city sits at an elevation of 9,209 feet (2,807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Quankou

Quankou has an average annual temperature of -1.2°C (30°F). The hottest month is Jul (10.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 566 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.2°C / 8°F -24.5° / 0.3° 2.0
Feb -10.9°C / 12°F -22.3° / 2.1° 6.4
Mar -5.3°C / 23°F -18.7° / 8.3° 8.0
Apr -0.9°C / 30°F -11.9° / 13.8° 37.0
May 3.4°C / 38°F -9.1° / 17.4° 54.6
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F -3° / 19.8° 88.6
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F -0.5° / 21.8° 93.9
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F -1.2° / 21.7° 132.5
Sep 5.7°C / 42°F -4.9° / 17.9° 104.8
Oct -0.7°C / 31°F -10.6° / 12.8° 29.2
Nov -6.9°C / 20°F -19.2° / 6.1° 7.6
Dec -12.8°C / 9°F -23.9° / -0.7° 1.9
Quankou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,209 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.8°F
45% below China avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Area253.1 sq mi (655.5 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates37.3522°N, 101.7393°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below China avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 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 66 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 37 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 136 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 133 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 59 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 44 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 72 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 94 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 127 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 55 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 72 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 47 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 34 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 49 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 127 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 48 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 51 km
Jan 12, 2022 109 km SW of Jinchang, China M4.9 59 km
Apr 14, 2024 37 km ENE of Mole, China M4.9 70 km
Aug 9, 2019 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China M4.8 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in

Quankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Ski Resorts Near Quankou

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
彩虹滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
金帝顺滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
蓝雀山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quankou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shangmalian Mosque
Zhongmalian 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 Quankou

What is the population of Quankou?

Quankou has a population of 18,308 residents and is located in China. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 253.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quankou?

Quankou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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