Qilian Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Friday at 6° · coldest night Wednesday at -16°
The short of it: Qilian weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, -12 °C (11 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -16 °C (3 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (42 °F), low -13 °C (8 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: hard frost, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.
QILIAN, Thursday. — Qilian may look for clear skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 6° before sinking to -13° by night. That is some 3° milder than a typical November afternoon in Qilian, where the average high is 2°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 5 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 6°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -16°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Qilian runs from -13° at night to 2° by day, with some 2.0 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 20°, January the coldest at -22°, and July the wettest with 92 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are May and April.
The sun is up 10 h 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 3,221 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | -12° | -16° | 3 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | -12° | -16° | 3 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | -12° | -16° | 3 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | -12° | -17° | 3 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | -13° | -17° | 3 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | -13° | -18° | 3 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | -13° | -18° | 3 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | -12° | -17° | 3 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | -8° | -12° | 4 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | -2° | -6° | 2 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 0° | -4° | 1 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 3° | -1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 6° | 1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | 6° | 1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 4° | 0° | 1 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -2° | 1 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -3° | 1 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | -1° | -5° | 1 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -8° | 2 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | -8° | -12° | 3 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | -10° | -14° | 2 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | -11° | -15° | 3 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 12): clear sky, high 6°, low -13°, dry, gusts to 8 km/h. Sun up 7:56 AM, down 6:09 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 6°, low -12°, dry, gusts to 9 km/h. Sun up 7:57 AM, down 6:08 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 4°, low -9°, dry, gusts to 10 km/h. Sun up 7:58 AM, down 6:07 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 2°, low -10°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:59 AM, down 6:07 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): overcast, high 0°, low -10°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 8:00 AM, down 6:06 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Tuesday (Nov 17): light snow, high -3°, low -12°, 0.6 mm of rain, gusts to 9 km/h. Sun up 8:01 AM, down 6:05 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 0°, low -16°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 8:02 AM, down 6:05 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -13°6° | dry | 8 km/h | 10 h 13 min | |
| Friday | -12°6° | dry | 9 km/h | 10 h 11 min | |
| Saturday | -9°4° | dry | 10 km/h | 10 h 9 min | |
| Sunday | -10°2° | dry | 11 km/h | 10 h 8 min | |
| Monday | -10°0° | dry | 19 km/h | 10 h 6 min | |
| Tuesday | -12°-3° | 0.6 mm | 9 km/h | 10 h 4 min | |
| Wednesday | -16°0° | dry | 16 km/h | 10 h 3 min |
Warmest: Friday at 6°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Monday, 19 km/h.