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Xiwu, China

Qinghai · China

Xiwu is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 5,372. Elevation: 12,602 ft (3,841 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,372 Population 11/sq mi density
12,602 ft Elevation 3,841 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,372
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation12,602 ft (3,841 m)
Population5,372
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation12,602 ft (3,841 m)
Coordinates33.1302°, 97.3469°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (836 mm)
Annual Snowfall83.5 inches (212 cm)

About Xiwu

Xiwu is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 5,372. The city sits at an elevation of 12,602 feet (3,841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xiwu

Xiwu has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.9°C / 21°F -14.3° / 2.5° 4.4
Feb -2.9°C / 27°F -10.8° / 5.1° 5.1
Mar 1.3°C / 34°F -6.3° / 8.8° 10.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F -2.1° / 12.6° 18.3
May 9.1°C / 48°F 2.1° / 16.1° 58.3
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 6.2° / 18.8° 101.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 7.9° / 21° 95.9
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 6.9° / 20.7° 88.0
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 4.5° / 18.1° 74.1
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F -1.6° / 12.7° 30.9
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -8.4° / 7.7° 3.4
Dec -4.8°C / 23°F -13.5° / 3.9° 2.4
Xiwu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 325 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 83.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,602 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average30.7°F
43% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,602 ft (3,841 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates33.1302°N, 97.3469°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below China avg
Snowfall 83.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 75 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 84 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 119 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 114 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 108 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 51 km
Apr 1, 2020 274 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.4 145 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 75 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 108 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 119 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 98 km
Apr 27, 1993 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 122 km
Feb 5, 1990 151 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.0 148 km
Apr 14, 2010 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 68 km
Jun 6, 2010 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 110 km
Apr 28, 2010 237 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 79 km
Apr 13, 2010 229 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 59 km
Jun 1, 2000 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 129 km
Apr 15, 2010 219 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 66 km
Apr 14, 2010 198 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Xiwu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 13°F in December to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Monuments in Xiwu

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三江源

Gas Stations in Xiwu

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1783498704
Sinopec Station

Airports Near Xiwu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yushu Batang AirportYUSMedium 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 Xiwu

What is the population of Xiwu?

Xiwu has a population of 5,372 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xiwu?

Xiwu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches, with 83.5 inches of snow.

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