Climate Insights for Qiaotou

Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-20°C low
Wettest
August
143mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Qiaotou is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 765mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Qiaotou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -11° Min: -20° Feb Max: 0° Average: -8° Min: -17° Mar Max: 5° Average: -2° Min: -10° Apr Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -2° May Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Nov Max: 3° Average: -5° Min: -12° Dec Max: -1° Average: -10° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Qiaotou has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 30mm May Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 21mm Jun Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 23mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Qiaotou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 765mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 143mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 138mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Qiaotou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Qiaotou, which began on June 21, 2026. Qiaotou is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -20 to 0°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 29mm for the entire season. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qiaotou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-20 °C
-3 °C
1 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Feb
-17 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
12 mm
12 cm
Mar
-10 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
26 mm
23 cm
Apr
-2 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
55 mm
30 cm
May
3 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
84 mm
21 cm
Jun Current
7 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
107 mm
1 cm
Jul
9 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
132 mm
2 cm
Oct
-3 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
61 mm
23 cm
Nov
-12 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
15 mm
15 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
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