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Ālā'ĕr, China

Xinjiang · China

Ālā'ĕr is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 126,259. Elevation: 3,327 ft (1,014 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

126,259 Population 83/sq mi density
3,327 ft Elevation 1,014 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population126,259
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Population126,259
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Coordinates40.5418°, 81.2657°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (58 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Ālā'ĕr

Ālā'ĕr is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 126,259. The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet (1,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Ālā'ĕr

Ālā'ĕr has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 62 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -13.6° / 3.9° 0.5
Feb 0.4°C / 33°F -9.9° / 13.5° 0.8
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F -3.5° / 24.7° 1.9
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 2.3° / 32.1° 2.3
May 22.8°C / 73°F 8.3° / 36.2° 11.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 15.4° / 39.2° 8.9
Jul 30.3°C / 86°F 18.8° / 42.5° 10.7
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 16.7° / 39.9° 13.6
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 10.2° / 35.7° 10.0
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 3° / 27.2° 1.7
Nov 3.9°C / 39°F -6° / 18.5° 0.2
Dec -4.7°C / 24°F -12.8° / 4.9° 0.6
Ālā'ĕr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Area1,516.3 sq mi (3,927.1 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates40.5418°N, 81.2657°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on May 8, 2025.

Mar 8, 2012 128 km S of Aral, China M5.9 129 km
Jan 29, 2023 southern Xinjiang, China M5.7 110 km
Mar 23, 2021 101 km NE of Aksu, China M5.3 142 km
Jul 28, 1998 119 km NE of Aksu, China M5.2 140 km
Sep 26, 1995 111 km W of Kuqa, China M5.2 142 km
Apr 2, 1991 132 km SSW of Aral, China M5.2 133 km
Jun 25, 1998 42 km NNW of Aksu, China M5.1 147 km
Mar 22, 2020 93 km NE of Aksu, China M5.1 131 km
Mar 14, 2021 107 km NE of Aksu, China M4.9 149 km
Aug 11, 1998 64 km NNE of Aral, China M4.9 64 km
Feb 28, 2020 93 km NE of Aksu, China M4.9 138 km
Apr 28, 2006 68 km NNE of Aksu, China M4.9 138 km
Jan 2, 2010 48 km SW of Aykol, China M4.8 137 km
Jul 8, 2021 80 km NE of Aksu, China M4.8 122 km
May 11, 1995 80 km WSW of Kuqa, China M4.8 130 km
Feb 23, 1992 92 km ENE of Aksu, China M4.7 113 km
Sep 30, 2012 91 km WSW of Kuqa, China M4.7 116 km
Jun 13, 2023 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 133 km
Sep 14, 1998 58 km NNE of Aral, China M4.7 58 km
Oct 18, 1994 20 km W of Aykol, China M4.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.0 in

Ālā'ĕr has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ālā'ĕr

Institution Type Founded Website
Tarim University University - Visit →
塔里木职业技术学院 College - ,

Schools in Ālā'ĕr

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
阿拉尔市第一中学 - - - -
第一师阿拉尔职业技术学校 - - - -
九团中学 - - - -
阿拉尔市塔里木高级中学 - - - -
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Monuments in Ālā'ĕr

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三五九旅屯垦纪念馆

Train Stations in Ālā'ĕr

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

阿拉尔

Bus Stations in Ālā'ĕr

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

阿拉尔中心客运站

Gas Stations in Ālā'ĕr

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Ālā'ĕr

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alar Lanpowan Airport-Small Airport
Aral Tarim AirportACFSmall Airport

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

Around Ālā'ĕr

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Parks 12

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ālā'ĕr

What is the population of Ālā'ĕr?

Ālā'ĕr has a population of 126,259 residents and is located in China. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 1,516.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ālā'ĕr?

Ālā'ĕr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.

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