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Xihai Town, China

Qinghai · China

Xihai Town is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 7,100. Elevation: 10,121 ft (3,085 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

7,100 Population 28/sq mi density
10,121 ft Elevation 3,085 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population7,100
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation10,121 ft (3,085 m)
Population7,100
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation10,121 ft (3,085 m)
Coordinates36.9546°, 100.8995°
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 Town

Xihai Town is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 7,100. The city sits at an elevation of 10,121 feet (3,085 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.

Xihai Town 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 10,121 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

Elevation10,121 ft (3,085 m)
Area254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates36.9546°N, 100.8995°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

93 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 M6.6 103 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 123 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 98 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 116 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 103 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 125 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 115 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 113 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 117 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 122 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 98 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 114 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 98 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 134 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 102 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 132 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 92 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 91 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 119 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 129 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 Town 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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Schools in Xihai Town

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
海北州海西民族寄宿学校
海北州第一高级中学
祁连山中学
祁连山小学
海北藏族自治州职业技术学校
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Museums in Xihai Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
原子城纪念馆

Theme Parks in Xihai Town

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

海北达玉部落

Train Stations in Xihai Town

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国原子城

Gas Stations in Xihai Town

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China Gas
CN #10261217599
PetroChina

Ski Resorts Near Xihai Town

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 Town

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hainanzhou Gonghe AirportHNGMedium Airport
Haibei AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xihai Town

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
嘛学寺

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 Town

What is the population of Xihai Town?

Xihai Town has a population of 7,100 residents and is located in China. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 254.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xihai Town?

Xihai Town 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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