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Tawan, China

Qinghai · China

Tawan is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,197 ft (3,108 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,197 ft Elevation 3,108 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,197 ft (3,108 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,197 ft (3,108 m)
Coordinates36.6895°, 101.1108°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall74.5 inches (189 cm)

About Tawan

Tawan is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,197 feet (3,108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Tawan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 49°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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,197 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.7°F
45% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,197 ft (3,108 m)
Area254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.6895°N, 101.1108°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below China avg
Snowfall 74.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 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 M6.6 128 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 110 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 92 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 104 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 119 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 116 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 107 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 109 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 101 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 110 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 112 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 121 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 125 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 124 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 120 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 113 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 143 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 110 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 122 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Museums in Tawan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
青海湟源古道博物馆

Ski Resorts Near Tawan

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
奥斯陆滑雪场(鹿塬) 0.0 $0
西宁南山滑雪场 0.0 $0
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 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

Airports Near Tawan

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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What is the weather like in Tawan?

Tawan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 74.5 inches of snow.

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