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Tongren, China

Qinghai · China

Tongren is a large city in Qinghai, China with a population of 103,700. Elevation: 8,222 ft (2,506 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

103,700 Population 66/sq mi density
8,222 ft Elevation 2,506 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population103,700
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation8,222 ft (2,506 m)
Population103,700
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation8,222 ft (2,506 m)
Coordinates35.5148°, 102.0160°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Tongren

Tongren is a large city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 103,700. The city sits at an elevation of 8,222 feet (2,506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tongren

Tongren has an average annual temperature of 1.6°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (11.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.8°C / 14°F -21.4° / 4.3° 3.6
Feb -7.4°C / 19°F -19° / 6.6° 11.4
Mar -2°C / 28°F -15.3° / 13.1° 17.6
Apr 2.2°C / 36°F -8.2° / 18.1° 40.2
May 6.2°C / 43°F -6.1° / 21.1° 67.5
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F -1.8° / 22.4° 88.6
Jul 11.9°C / 53°F 0.7° / 24.1° 98.2
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 0.9° / 23.9° 116.8
Sep 7.9°C / 46°F -2.5° / 20.5° 104.8
Oct 1.9°C / 35°F -7.5° / 16.3° 49.1
Nov -3.5°C / 26°F -14.9° / 10.5° 9.9
Dec -9.3°C / 15°F -20° / 4.3° 1.9
Tongren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,222 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below China avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,222 ft (2,506 m)
Area1,579.1 sq mi (4,089.8 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates35.5148°N, 102.0160°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below China avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 142 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 113 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 134 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 56 km
Oct 21, 2001 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.7 147 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 121 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 138 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 140 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 116 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 117 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 124 km
Jul 22, 1995 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.2 149 km
Dec 19, 1996 79 km WSW of Xining, China M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
March 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Tongren has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Tongren

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Museum
Art museum
热贡艺术博物馆
热贡艺术博物馆

Libraries in Tongren

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rebkong Library0.0

Hotels in Tongren

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foreign Business Hotel (120Y twin room)
Ottoman Hotel
Peace hotel
Rebgong Norbang Travel Inn
Regong Education Hotel
Sanxin Hotel
Tibetan Hotel 100 yuan
热贡宾馆
黄南州热贡四合吉宾馆

Restaurants in Tongren

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rebgong Home

Bus Stations in Tongren

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minivans to villages
Tongren long distance bus station

Gas Stations in Tongren

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #7807691279

Airports Near Tongren

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tongren

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mountain god temple
Rongwo Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Tongren

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 10
Libraries 1
Parks 5
Places of Worship 5

🇨🇳 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 Tongren

What is the population of Tongren?

Tongren has a population of 103,700 residents and is located in China. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 1,579.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tongren?

Tongren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches.

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