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Weather & Climate in Kequ, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kequ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 322 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 99.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,189 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 29.3°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,189 ft (4,020 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9687°N, 99.9010°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 274 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 39 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 44 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2015 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 15 km |
| May 24, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 271 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Kequ has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 11°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").