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Zaqing, China

Qinghai · China

Zaqing is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,770. Elevation: 13,934 ft (4,247 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,770 Population 9/sq mi density
13,934 ft Elevation 4,247 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,770
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation13,934 ft (4,247 m)
Population4,770
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation13,934 ft (4,247 m)
Coordinates33.0680°, 95.1690°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall116.5 inches (296 cm)

About Zaqing

Zaqing is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,770. The city sits at an elevation of 13,934 feet (4,247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Zaqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 336 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 116.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,934 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.9°F
39% below China avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,934 ft (4,247 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.0680°N, 95.1690°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below China avg
Snowfall 116.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 1, 2023.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 129 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 120 km
Oct 17, 2016 Xizang-Qinghai border region M5.9 33 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 85 km
Jun 29, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.6 134 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 97 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 42 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 96 km
May 29, 1999 225 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.4 132 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 100 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 128 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 31 km
Jan 30, 2013 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.2 48 km
May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 120 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 97 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 113 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 89 km
Feb 11, 2003 199 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 143 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Driest

Zaqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Zaqing

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1420009358

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 Zaqing

What is the population of Zaqing?

Zaqing has a population of 4,770 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaqing?

Zaqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 116.5 inches of snow.

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