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Zhiqu, China

Qinghai · China

Zhiqu is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 13,714 ft (4,180 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,714 ft Elevation 4,180 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation13,714 ft (4,180 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13,714 ft (4,180 m)
Coordinates34.3083°, 95.5034°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall111.9 inches (284 cm)

About Zhiqu

Zhiqu is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 13,714 feet (4,180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhiqu

Zhiqu has an average annual temperature of -0.7°C (31°F). The hottest month is Jul (10.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.5°C / 10°F -21.2° / -3.8° 5.0
Feb -9.6°C / 15°F -18.1° / -1° 5.4
Mar -5.4°C / 22°F -13.3° / 2.6° 11.5
Apr -0.6°C / 31°F -8.3° / 7.1° 13.3
May 3.8°C / 39°F -3.1° / 10.6° 37.7
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F 1.6° / 13.6° 88.5
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 100.3
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 3.1° / 16.2° 85.7
Sep 6.6°C / 44°F 0.3° / 12.8° 66.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F -6.9° / 7° 21.5
Nov -7°C / 19°F -15.4° / 1.3° 2.6
Dec -11.4°C / 11°F -20.6° / -2.2° 1.7
Zhiqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 8°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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,714 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.7°F
39% below China avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,714 ft (4,180 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.3083°N, 95.5034°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below China avg
Snowfall 111.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 1, 2023.

May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 138 km
Jun 29, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.6 95 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 127 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 124 km
Oct 26, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 107 km
Mar 29, 2006 Southern Qinghai, China M5.3 106 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 150 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 124 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 137 km
Sep 13, 2000 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 40 km
May 6, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 97 km
Jun 6, 2010 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 129 km
Jun 17, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 106 km
Jul 23, 2006 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 147 km
Mar 5, 2010 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 81 km
Aug 22, 1996 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 144 km
May 4, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 99 km
Apr 28, 2010 241 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.7 149 km
Dec 13, 2001 268 km NW of Qamdo, China M4.6 129 km
Mar 25, 2013 298 km NW of Qamdo, China M4.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
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 50°F (10°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 Driest

Zhiqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 8°F in January to 50°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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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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What is the weather like in Zhiqu?

Zhiqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 8°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 27.2 inches, with 111.9 inches of snow.

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