Qinghai, China Weather

Qinghai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-9°C
15.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 615 hPa

Feel like: -13 °C

Temperature: -9°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 40%

Wind: WNW - 0 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Wed
12 Nov
-13°C / -3°C
Partly Cloudy
Thu
13 Nov
-13°C / -4°C
Mainly Clear
Fri
14 Nov
-9°C / -5°C
Overcast
Sat
15 Nov
-10°C / -3°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
-9°C / -4°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
-20° / -9°
-20° / -9°
Overcast
40% 14 km/h
03:00 AM
-21° / -8°
-21° / -8°
Overcast
34% 14 km/h
04:00 AM
-21° / -7°
-21° / -7°
Overcast
30% 15 km/h
05:00 AM
-21° / -6°
-21° / -6°
Overcast
28% 17 km/h
06:00 AM
-21° / -5°
-21° / -5°
Overcast
27% 19 km/h
07:00 AM
-21° / -5°
-21° / -5°
Partly Cloudy
27% 20 km/h
08:00 AM
-21° / -5°
-21° / -5°
Partly Cloudy
28% 22 km/h
09:00 AM
-21° / -6°
-21° / -6°
Partly Cloudy
29% 22 km/h
10:00 AM
-21° / -7°
-21° / -7°
Overcast
31% 21 km/h
11:00 AM
-21° / -8°
-21° / -8°
Overcast
33% 20 km/h
12:00 PM
-21° / -8°
-21° / -8°
Overcast
35% 19 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -1.57°C
  • Average low -9.27°C
  • Hottest day 4°C (03 November 2025)
  • Coldest day -13°C (12 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 36.37%
  • Days with precipitation 2 days
  • Highest precipitation 3 mm (04 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -5°C
  • Min: -11°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 -6ºC (21.2ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Wool or thermal socks
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Snow pants (if necessary)

Temperature

Early
-21°C / -8°C
Morning
-21°C / -6°C
Afternoon
-20°C / -9°C
Evening
-21°C / -10°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 441
  • CO 97
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 101
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,356

Sunrise / Sunset

00:07
10:29