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Zhongtie, China

Qinghai · China

Zhongtie is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 6,548. Elevation: 11,033 ft (3,363 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

6,548 Population 1/sq mi density
11,033 ft Elevation 3,363 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Zhongtie

Zhongtie Township or Zhongtü Township is a township in southeast Xinghai County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China with its administrative area bordering Tongde County to the east and Maqên County of Golog Prefecture to the south, Lungsang Township to the west and Qu'ngoin Township to the north.

People

Population6,548
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Population6,548
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Coordinates35.2448°, 100.1329°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall61.9 inches (157 cm)

About Zhongtie

Zhongtie is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 6,548. The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet (3,363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Zhongtie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.8°F
39% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,033 ft (3,363 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates35.2448°N, 100.1329°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below China avg
Snowfall 61.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 83 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 111 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 89 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 73 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 87 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 96 km
May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 128 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 105 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 96 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 89 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 90 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 78 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 140 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 57 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 82 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 134 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 76 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 73 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 127 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Zhongtie has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 13°F in December to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Zhongtie

What is the population of Zhongtie?

Zhongtie has a population of 6,548 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhongtie?

Zhongtie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches, with 61.9 inches of snow.

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