Description

Xining Caojiabao Airport is an airport serving Xining, capital of Qinghai Province, China. It is located in Huzhu County, about 30 km east of downtown Xining.

Climatology

Xining has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk). Conditions are influenced by the aridity and high altitude. Lows are cold or cool throughout the year, and highs are often more than 15 °C warmer than lows. Monthly daily averages range from −7.4 °C in January to 17.3 °C in July; the year averages at 6.1 °C. Rainfall falls mainly from May to September, and the area is often dry and sunny, with nearly 2680 hours of bright sunshine per year.