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Weather & Climate in Dongqinggou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongqinggou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 323 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 106.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,503 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 28.8°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,503 ft (3,811 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5238°N, 99.9680°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 63 km | 39 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 256 km SW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 19 km | 44 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.