Weather & Climate in Heihe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heihe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 335 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 89.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,114 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 27.2°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,114 ft (4,302 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7968°N, 98.1292°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M7.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 68 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 39 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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