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Qabqa Weather in September

Qabqa in September

The short of it: Qabqa in September averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 5° · rain 60 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Qabqa an average September high of 18°, a low of 5° and some 60 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 18°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-September, 70 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Qabqa runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Xihai, 73 km to the NNE, is 3° cooler by day.

September in Qabqa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XihaiQinghai73 km NNE15°3°68 mm
SanjiaochengQinghai76 km NNE15°3°68 mm
Xihai TownQinghai79 km NNE15°3°68 mm
LusharQinghai88 km ENE16°5°73 mm
DuobaQinghai92 km ENE18°6°65 mm
Ha’ergai DaduiQinghai109 km N14°2°65 mm
XiningQinghai109 km ENE19°8°61 mm
QiaotouQinghai119 km NE17°5°66 mm

The Almanac · Qabqa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 18°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Qabqa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-18°2.0 mm8 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
February4°-14°3.0 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
March9°-8°5.0 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April14°-1°14 mm13 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°49 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°79 mm8 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
July23°10°97 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
August23°9°78 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September18°5°60 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°17 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-11°3.0 mm8 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦
December1°-17°1.0 mm8 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Qabqa in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Qabqa in September?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 18°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Qabqa?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Qabqa in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Qabqa in September?

Hardly — September nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Qabqa in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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