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Weather & Climate in Qiqing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 327 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,449 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,449 ft (2,880 m) |
| Area | 472.7 sq mi (1,224.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1833°N, 98.0000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 148 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 156 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 157 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 150 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 144 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 158 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 99 km WSW of Yanglong, China | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Qiqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.0").