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Quxu, China

Tibet · China

Quxu is a mid-size city in Tibet, China with a population of 41,851. Elevation: 11,808 ft (3,599 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

41,851 Population 187/sq mi density
11,808 ft Elevation 3,599 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
14.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population41,851
Density187/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation11,808 ft (3,599 m)
Population41,851
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation11,808 ft (3,599 m)
Coordinates29.3554°, 90.7321°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation14.2 inches (361 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Quxu

Quxu is a mid-size city in China (Tibet) with a population of 41,851. The city sits at an elevation of 11,808 feet (3,599 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Quxu

Quxu has an average annual temperature of 2.9°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jun (11.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 462 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.5°C / 18°F -18.2° / 4.7° 1.6
Feb -5.5°C / 22°F -17° / 6.6° 1.8
Mar -1°C / 30°F -11° / 12° 5.8
Apr 2.5°C / 36°F -7.1° / 14.6° 9.3
May 6.5°C / 44°F -5.7° / 19.9° 40.3
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F -0.1° / 22.8° 70.2
Jul 11.3°C / 52°F 1.9° / 21.7° 150.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 1.6° / 19.5° 111.2
Sep 8.8°C / 48°F -1.1° / 18.3° 58.5
Oct 4.2°C / 40°F -6° / 16° 9.9
Nov -0.9°C / 30°F -11.5° / 10° 1.6
Dec -5.1°C / 23°F -16.5° / 6.6° 1.3
Quxu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,808 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,808 ft (3,599 m)
Area224.4 sq mi (581.1 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates29.3554°N, 90.7321°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below China avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 30, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 61 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 103 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 64 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 50 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 146 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 52 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 122 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 118 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 71 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 94 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 86 km
Aug 4, 1997 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan M4.5 143 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 105 km
Jul 30, 1992 34 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 80 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 75 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 104 km
Jan 29, 2020 118 km SE of Lhasa, China M4.5 122 km
Jan 15, 2025 104 km E of Lhasa, China M4.4 145 km
Mar 13, 1999 48 km NW of Dêqên, China M4.4 108 km
Feb 16, 1996 117 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.0 in

Quxu has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in January to 53°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Quxu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
曲水县中学
森布日幸福家园九年一贯制学校
森布日中学
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Airports Near Quxu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhasa Gonggar International AirportLXALarge 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 Quxu

What is the population of Quxu?

Quxu has a population of 41,851 residents and is located in China. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 224.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quxu?

Quxu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches.

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