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Weather & Climate in Qunke, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qunke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 316 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,975 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Area | 1,579.1 sq mi (4,089.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0488°N, 101.9821°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 111 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 128 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 67 km NNW of Xining, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 55 km NNE of Xining, China | M4.2 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 112 km WSW of Xining, China | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1996 | 79 km WSW of Xining, China | M3.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Qunke has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.0").