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Monthly climate in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhiqu features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -16 °C (3 °F) and 8 °C (47 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -34 °C (-29 °F) or can rise to as high as 20 °C (68 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 763 mm (30.1 inches) and receives 146 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhiqu enjoys an average of 3792 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 53 minutes to 14 hours 23 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China §

The warmest months in Zhiqu are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 4 to 8 °C (40 - 47 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -16 to -13 °C (3 - 8 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhiqu experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 255 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 0°C
(33°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Mean maximum -4°C
(26°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 17°C
(64°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)
Average high -9°C
(16°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)
Daily mean -16°C
(3°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -5°C
(22°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)
Average low -23°C
(-10°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -19°C
(-1°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)
Mean minimum -32°C
(-25°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -20°C
(-5°F)		 -26°C
(-14°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)
Minimum -34°C
(-29°F)		 -31°C
(-24°F)		 -27°C
(-15°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -18°C
(1°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)		 -32°C
(-26°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China §

Zhiqu usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 22 rainy days and 139 mm (5.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhiqu are January, November and December. On average, 11 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 12 (0.5) 13 (0.5) 29 (1.1) 39 (1.5) 67 (2.6) 143 (5.6) 113 (4.4) 142 (5.6) 133 (5.2) 52 (2.1) 13 (0.5) 9 (0.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 4 3 9 10 14 23 20 22 23 12 3 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China §

The sunniest months in Zhiqu are April, May and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhiqu: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 237 284 333 340 355 330 353 336 308 317 296 297
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 8m 10h 56m 11h 58m 13h 2m 13h 56m 14h 23m 14h 9m 13h 22m 12h 21m 11h 17m 10h 21m 9h 53m

Solar UV radiation in Zhiqu, Qinghai, China §

Zhiqu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Zhiqu UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zhiqu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 6 9 12 14 16 16 16 15 13 11 9 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhiqu, Qinghai, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Zhiqu. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Zhiqu's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.