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Wenquan, China

Qinghai · China

Wenquan is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 9,179. Elevation: 11,280 ft (3,438 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

9,179 Population 1/sq mi density
11,280 ft Elevation 3,438 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Wenquan

Qukoi Township or Wenquan Township is a township in Xinghai County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in the east of Qinghai province, China. The township has seven village committees within it. Rain water samples have been taken at an altitude of 3,933 metres (12,904 ft) within the township.

People

Population9,179
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation11,280 ft (3,438 m)
Population9,179
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,280 ft (3,438 m)
Coordinates35.2167°, 99.6627°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall122.7 inches (312 cm)

About Wenquan

Wenquan is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 9,179. The city sits at an elevation of 11,280 feet (3,438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Wenquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 327 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 122.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,280 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average31.6°F
41% below China avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,280 ft (3,438 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates35.2167°N, 99.6627°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below China avg
Snowfall 122.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M7.3 146 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 100 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 107 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 126 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 35 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 99 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 109 km
May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 98 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 128 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 114 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 102 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 108 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.2 144 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 89 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 25 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 108 km
May 30, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 149 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 92 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
May 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
September 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Driest

Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Wenquan

What is the population of Wenquan?

Wenquan has a population of 9,179 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenquan?

Wenquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches, with 122.7 inches of snow.

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