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Xarag, China

Qinghai · China

Xarag is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 5,387. Elevation: 10,554 ft (3,217 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,387 Population 1/sq mi density
10,554 ft Elevation 3,217 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
10.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,387
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation10,554 ft (3,217 m)
Population5,387
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,554 ft (3,217 m)
Coordinates36.4000°, 98.1833°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation10.3 inches (262 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.1 inches (43 cm)

About Xarag

Xarag is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 5,387. The city sits at an elevation of 10,554 feet (3,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xarag

Xarag has an average annual temperature of 4.4°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 223 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -14.8° / -2° 4.2
Feb -4.6°C / 24°F -10.8° / 1.6° 5.0
Mar -0.1°C / 32°F -6.2° / 6° 7.8
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F -1.2° / 12° 8.1
May 9.6°C / 49°F 3° / 16.1° 30.5
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 7° / 19.6° 50.2
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.9° 58.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.8° 27.7
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 4.6° / 17.8° 18.1
Oct 4.4°C / 40°F -1.9° / 10.6° 6.4
Nov -1.8°C / 29°F -8° / 4.3° 4.1
Dec -6.9°C / 20°F -13.2° / -0.6° 2.7
Xarag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 333 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,554 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average30.6°F
43% below China avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,554 ft (3,217 m)
Area3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.4000°N, 98.1833°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below China avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 3, 2024.

Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 134 km
Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 136 km
Feb 3, 2024 235 km SSW of Yanglong, China M5.0 118 km
Jan 6, 1997 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 78 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 124 km
Sep 8, 1991 286 km W of Xining, China M4.8 42 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 42 km
Jan 4, 2016 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 49 km
Sep 12, 2000 254 km WSW of Xining, China M4.7 147 km
Jan 25, 2024 239 km SSW of Yanglong, China M4.7 117 km
Nov 23, 1994 250 km WSW of Xining, China M4.7 79 km
Feb 13, 2018 northern Qinghai, China M4.5 137 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.5 44 km
Oct 2, 2002 256 km WSW of Xining, China M4.5 110 km
Apr 3, 2013 282 km S of Laojunmiao, China M4.5 139 km
Jul 17, 2001 234 km WSW of Xining, China M4.5 148 km
Dec 6, 1997 255 km WSW of Xining, China M4.5 132 km
Jul 25, 2014 222 km SW of Zhangye, China M4.4 123 km
Jul 14, 2010 northern Qinghai, China M4.4 76 km
Jun 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
July 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Xarag has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 13°F in December to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Xarag

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
都兰县夏日哈镇学校 - - - -
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Museums in Xarag

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Dulan County

Gas Stations in Xarag

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PetroChina

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 Xarag

What is the population of Xarag?

Xarag has a population of 5,387 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,745.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xarag?

Xarag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

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