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Weather & Climate in Qinghe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qinghe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 308 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,049 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 1,320.7 sq mi (3,420.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6680°N, 90.3803°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 24, 2009 | 187 km SW of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.0 | 14 km | 17 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 275 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 171 km SE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 44 km | 24 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Kezilexilike, China | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 228 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 247 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 155 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 135 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Qinghe has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 4°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.0") and February the driest (0.2").