Qinghai, China Weather

Qinghai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-6°C
21.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 612 hPa

Feel like: -12 °C

Temperature: -6°C

Cloud: 83%

Humidity: 28%

Wind: NW - 15 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
12 Feb
-16°C / -5°C
Overcast
Fri
13 Feb
-14°C / -4°C
Overcast
Sat
14 Feb
-10°C / 0°C
Overcast
Sun
15 Feb
-12°C / -1°C
Overcast
Mon
16 Feb
-13°C / -5°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
11:00 AM
-21° / -6°
-21° / -6°
Partly Cloudy
28% 44 km/h
12:00 PM
-20° / -7°
-20° / -7°
Partly Cloudy
34% 32 km/h
13:00 PM
-20° / -8°
-20° / -8°
Overcast
38% 24 km/h
14:00 PM
-20° / -9°
-20° / -9°
Overcast
42% 17 km/h
15:00 PM
-20° / -10°
-20° / -10°
Overcast
44% 13 km/h
16:00 PM
-21° / -11°
-21° / -11°
Overcast
44% 12 km/h
17:00 PM
-21° / -11°
-21° / -11°
Overcast
42% 13 km/h
18:00 PM
-22° / -11°
-22° / -11°
Overcast
40% 14 km/h
19:00 PM
-23° / -11°
-23° / -11°
Overcast
39% 14 km/h
20:00 PM
-23° / -12°
-23° / -12°
Overcast
38% 13 km/h
21:00 PM
-23° / -12°
-23° / -12°
Overcast
39% 14 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -5.33°C
  • Average low -14.2°C
  • Hottest day 0°C (27 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -21°C (29 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 33.93%
  • Days with precipitation 15 days
  • Highest precipitation 29 mm (28 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -3°C
  • Min: -10°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Qinghai over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Qinghai in the coming days

Rainfall in Qinghai in the coming days

Qinghai Climate Summary

Qinghai features a Tundra (Köppen classification: ET), with an average annual temperature of 8.53ºC (47.35ºF), which is about -6.09% lower than the national average for China. Annually, the city experiences approximately 2.03 millimeters (0.08 inches) of rainfall, spread across 6.72 rainy days, accounting for 1.84% of the year.

Longitude 35.744798
Latitude 96.4077358
Yearly high temperature 11.86ºC (53.35ºF)
Yearly low temperature 3.33ºC (37.99ºF)
Hottest month July 24.84ºC (76.71ºF)
Coldest month December -10.42ºC (13.24ºF)
Yearly precip 2.03mm (0.08in)
Days with rainfall 6.72 days (1.84%)
Driest month December (29.14%)
Wettest month July (25.59%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -2.7° / -11.53° 0.0 days
February 1.97° / -7.45° 0.0 days
March 7.25° / -2.08° 0.18 days
April 13.46° / 4.32° 0.27 days
May 17.88° / 9.58° 0.82 days
June 22.0° / 14.21° 1.18 days
July 24.84° / 16.74° 1.91 days
August 24.38° / 16.56° 1.45 days
September 19.08° / 11.37° 0.73 days
October 11.93° / 3.3° 0.18 days
November 4.32° / -4.64° 0.0 days
December -2.13° / -10.42° 0.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Qinghai?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 24.84ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of -10.42ºC).

2. What should I wear in Qinghai today?

For today's frigid weather in Qinghai, with low temperatures at -9ºC (15.8ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Insulated winter coat
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Fleece or wool sweater

Temperature

Early
-22°C / -6°C
Morning
-24°C / -3°C
Afternoon
-20°C / -10°C
Evening
-23°C / -12°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 107
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 90
  • PM10 6
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

00:24
11:12