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Quankou, China

Full City Profile

18,308 Population 72/sq mi density
9,209 ft Elevation 2,807 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.8°F
45% below US 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 US 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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