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Xining, China
Qinghai · China
Xining is a major city in Qinghai, China with a population of 1,677,177. Elevation: 7,464 ft (2,275 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,677,177 |
| Population Density | 571 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6255°, 101.7574° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Qinghai |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (397 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Xining
Xining is a major city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 1,677,177. The city sits at an elevation of 7,464 feet (2,275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Xining
Xining has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below China avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Area | 2,937.0 sq mi (7,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6255°N, 101.7574°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Xining has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Xining
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qinghai Institute of Technology | College | - | Visit → |
| Qinghai University | University | - | Visit → |
| 西宁城市职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 青海交通职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 青海大学昆仑学院 | College | - | , |
| 青海师范大学（城北校区） | University | - | Visit → |
| 青海师范大学（城西校区） | University | 1956 | Visit → |
| 青海师范大学（城西校区） | University | - | , |
| 青海省体育职业技术学校 | University | - | , |
Schools in Xining
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 东关回族女子小学 | - | - | - | - |
| Summer/evening school | - | - | - | - |
| Qinghai Huangchuan Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第四高级中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第八中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 南川东路小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 晓泉小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 七一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 北小街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| Beidajie school | - | - | - | - |
| 东关大街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第七中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 沈那中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 青海省五四中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 桃李小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西建中英文学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市虎台小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市虎台中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第十二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 东关回族女子小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第四高级中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第一职业技术学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第五中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第八中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 南川东路小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 晓泉小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 七一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 北小街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| Qinghai Huangchuan Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 东关大街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第七中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 沈那中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 青海省五四中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 桃李小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西建中英文学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市虎台小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市虎台中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西宁市第十二中学 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Xining
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Xining
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum | ||||
| Kunlun jade museum | ||||
| Qing Hai Province Museum | ||||
| Qinghai Folk-customs museum | ||||
| The Tibetan Cultural Museum | ||||
| Yak museum | ||||
| 青海省科学技术馆 | ||||
| 青藏高原自然博物馆 |
Libraries in Xining
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 逸夫综合图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 逸夫综合图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 青海省图书馆 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Xining
26 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Xining
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Xining
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Xining
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Xining
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Xining
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Xining
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Xining
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Xining
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Xining
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Xining
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Xining
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Xining
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 瞿昙国际滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 奥斯陆滑雪场（鹿塬） | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 西宁南山滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 彩虹滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 金帝顺滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 蓝雀山滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Xining
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | XNN | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Xining
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| China Post | |
| China Post | |
| China Post | |
| CRE Baggage Claim |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Xining
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dongguan Mosque | |
| Tulou Taoist Temple | |
| 南禅寺 | |
| 大佛寺 | |
| 法幢寺 | |
| 玉带桥清真寺 | |
| 王家庄清真寺 | |
| 西宁文庙 | |
| 金塔寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Xining
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Xining
6 places within 15 km
- • Shenna site protection shed
- • Xining City Wall
- • Longfeng Cliff
- • South Mountain
- • Wenfeng Tower
- • Xinning Eye
🇨🇳 About China
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Xining
What is the population of Xining?
Xining has a population of 1,677,177 residents and is located in China. The population density is 571 people per square mile, spread across 2,937.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Xining?
Xining has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.