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Weather & Climate in Qiecha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 329 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 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,525 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.9°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,525 ft (3,208 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9951°N, 99.5986°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 99 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.