All Countries
Weather & Climate in Qiaotou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiaotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,159 ft (2,487 m) |
| Area | 254.6 sq mi (659.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9350°N, 101.6736°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 91 km | 21 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 102 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Qiaotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.0").