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Sanhe, China

Qinghai · China

Sanhe is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 8,411. Elevation: 8,392 ft (2,558 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

8,411 Population 3/sq mi density
8,392 ft Elevation 2,558 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Sanhe

Sanhe is a town in Ping'an District, Haidong, Qinghai, China, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southwest of downtown Haidong and 14 kilometres southwest of Xining Caojiabao Airport. As of 2018, it has one residential community and 18 villages under its administration.

People

Population8,411
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation8,392 ft (2,558 m)
Population8,411
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,392 ft (2,558 m)
Coordinates36.4224°, 101.9296°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (387 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About Sanhe

Sanhe is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 8,411. The city sits at an elevation of 8,392 feet (2,558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Sanhe

Sanhe has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.3°C / 21°F -14.4° / 1.8° 2.2
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -10.2° / 5.8° 2.1
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -4.3° / 10.5° 8.2
Apr 9°C / 48°F 1.4° / 16.6° 19.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 5.7° / 20° 55.8
Jun 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.9° 67.9
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 11.5° / 24.8° 82.4
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11° / 24.1° 88.8
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.5° 70.1
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 0.9° / 14.3° 20.5
Nov 1°C / 34°F -6.4° / 8.4° 4.3
Dec -4.8°C / 23°F -12.6° / 3.1° 1.7
Sanhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 321 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,392 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below China avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,392 ft (2,558 m)
Area2,937.0 sq mi (7,606.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates36.4224°N, 101.9296°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below China avg
Snowfall 9.6"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 26, 2023.

Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 141 km
Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 107 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 149 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 148 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 130 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 148 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 139 km
May 11, 2012 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 146 km
Oct 21, 2001 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.7 114 km
Jan 19, 2002 48 km WSW of Wuwei, China M4.7 148 km
Jul 9, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M4.5 137 km
Jun 20, 2001 57 km SW of Wuwei, China M4.4 126 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 125 km
Apr 30, 1990 137 km WSW of Xining, China M4.4 149 km
Aug 31, 2022 60 km SSE of Wuwei, China M4.3 133 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 78 km
Feb 26, 2023 25 km NNW of Qingshizui, China M4.3 150 km
Jan 4, 1996 128 km WSW of Xining, China M4.2 135 km
Jul 31, 2004 55 km NNE of Xining, China M4.2 73 km
Oct 6, 1991 67 km NNW of Xining, China M4.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Museums in Sanhe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Qing Hai Province Museum
Qinghai Folk-customs museum
青海省科学技术馆

Libraries in Sanhe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
逸夫综合图书馆0.0
逸夫综合图书馆0.0
青海省图书馆0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Sanhe

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Ski Resorts Near Sanhe

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
瞿昙国际滑雪场 0.0 $0
奥斯陆滑雪场(鹿塬) 0.0 $0
西宁南山滑雪场 0.0 $0
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

Airports Near Sanhe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xining Caojiabao International AirportXNNLarge 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 Sanhe

What is the population of Sanhe?

Sanhe has a population of 8,411 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,937.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanhe?

Sanhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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