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Xihai, China

Qinghai · China

Xihai is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 13,161. Elevation: 10,046 ft (3,062 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

13,161 Population 52/sq mi density
10,046 ft Elevation 3,062 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Xihai

Xihai Jun (西海郡) is a prefecture of ancient China located in Qingzang Plateau. Xi means west, Hai means sea, and Jun is a kind of administrative unit above county in ancient China and may be translated as prefecture or province.

People

Population13,161
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation10,046 ft (3,062 m)
Population13,161
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation10,046 ft (3,062 m)
Coordinates36.8751°, 100.9609°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Xihai

Xihai is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 13,161. The city sits at an elevation of 10,046 feet (3,062 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xihai

Xihai has an average annual temperature of 1.5°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 623 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.5°C / 11°F -23° / 1.9° 1.9
Feb -8.4°C / 17°F -21.1° / 5° 6.4
Mar -1.7°C / 29°F -16° / 12.7° 7.7
Apr 2.4°C / 36°F -8.1° / 17.8° 38.6
May 6.7°C / 44°F -6.4° / 20.9° 60.0
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 0.4° / 22.2° 91.7
Jul 12.7°C / 55°F 1.3° / 24.2° 106.9
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 1.3° / 23.3° 152.3
Sep 8.4°C / 47°F -2.1° / 19.6° 117.8
Oct 1.8°C / 35°F -7.5° / 15.2° 31.7
Nov -4.5°C / 24°F -17.4° / 9.1° 6.7
Dec -11.1°C / 12°F -22.6° / 1.9° 1.3
Xihai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,046 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below China avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,046 ft (3,062 m)
Area254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates36.8751°N, 100.9609°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below China avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 M6.6 110 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 118 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 95 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 111 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 107 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 121 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 112 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 111 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 104 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 118 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 114 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 107 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 106 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 130 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 99 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 98 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 128 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 115 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
October 35°F (1°C) 0.8 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.1 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.0 in

Xihai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 9°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Xihai

Institution Type Founded Website
两弹一星理想教育学院 College

Museums in Xihai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
原子城纪念馆

Train Stations in Xihai

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

海晏北
黄草庄

Ski Resorts Near Xihai

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Xihai

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Xihai

What is the population of Xihai?

Xihai has a population of 13,161 residents and is located in China. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 254.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xihai?

Xihai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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