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Weather & Climate in Qihama, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qihama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,352 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,352 ft (3,460 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3813°N, 101.9855°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 9, 2022 | 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.9 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 240 km N of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 266 km N of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 101 km S of Cairima, China | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Qihama has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 16°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.1").