Zhiqin, China

Qinghai · China

Zhiqin is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,349. Elevation: 12,270 ft (3,740 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,349 Population
12,270 ft Elevation 3,740 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,349

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation12,270 ft (3,740 m)
Population2,349
Elevation12,270 ft (3,740 m)
Coordinates32.6607°, 100.4948°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.5 inches (232 cm)

About Zhiqin

Zhiqin is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,349. The city sits at an elevation of 12,270 feet (3,740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Zhiqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 91.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,270 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.7°F
41% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation12,270 ft (3,740 m)
Coordinates32.6607°N, 100.4948°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above China avg
Snowfall 91.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jun 9, 2022 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.9 133 km
Jun 9, 2022 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.6 132 km
Apr 10, 2011 190 km NW of Kangding, China M5.4 145 km
Jun 9, 2022 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.9 140 km
Jan 4, 2005 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 117 km
Jun 9, 2022 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 128 km
Jun 9, 2022 240 km N of Kangding, China M4.8 132 km
Mar 25, 1998 237 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.7 95 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 84 km
Mar 25, 1998 252 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.6 74 km
Jun 14, 2022 266 km N of Kangding, China M4.6 111 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 107 km
Apr 1, 2019 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.5 139 km
Jun 9, 2022 101 km S of Cairima, China M4.5 143 km
May 15, 2017 272 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.5 142 km
May 11, 2016 209 km NW of Kangding, China M4.4 126 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 103 km
Apr 3, 2025 167 km SW of Muxihe, China M4.4 60 km
Oct 26, 1992 239 km ENE of Qamdo, China M4.4 128 km
Jul 30, 1995 242 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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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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Zhiqin has a population of 2,349 residents and is located in China..

What is the weather like in Zhiqin?

Zhiqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 91.5 inches of snow.

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