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Alakak, China

Xinjiang · China

Alakak is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 9,917. Elevation: 1,660 ft (506 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

9,917 Population 5/sq mi density
1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population9,917
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Population9,917
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Coordinates47.7446°, 87.4981°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Alakak

Alakak is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 9,917. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Alakak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below China avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area2,093.9 sq mi (5,423.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates47.7446°N, 87.4981°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below China avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 16, 2022.

Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 91 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 106 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 148 km
Nov 23, 2001 Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.8 143 km
Nov 25, 1998 91 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 135 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 136 km
Jul 19, 2013 74 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 113 km
Aug 26, 2003 103 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 141 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 147 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 70 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 91 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 138 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 15 km
Sep 15, 2003 90 km NNE of Altay, China M4.1 120 km
Mar 26, 2005 90 km ESE of Altay, China M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Alakak has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 5°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Ski Resorts Near Alakak

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
将军山滑雪场 0.0 $0
地形公园 0.0 $0
西域滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alakak

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altay Xuedu AirportAATMedium Airport
Burqin Kanas AirportKJIMedium Airport
Beitun Fengqing AirportSmall Airport
Burqin Kaerqisi AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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 Alakak

What is the population of Alakak?

Alakak has a population of 9,917 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,093.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alakak?

Alakak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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