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Aqal, China

Xinjiang · China

Aqal is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 7,309. Elevation: 3,560 ft (1,085 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,309 Population 4,972/sq mi density
3,560 ft Elevation 1,085 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
1.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population7,309
Density4,972/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain1.8 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Population7,309
Population Density4,972 / sq mi
Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Coordinates40.4308°, 79.3356°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation1.8 inches (45 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Aqal

Aqal is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 7,309. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Aqal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,560 ft (1,085 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density4,972/sq mi
Coordinates40.4308°N, 79.3356°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below China avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M7.0 108 km
Feb 14, 2005 92 km NW of Aksu, China M6.1 145 km
Feb 25, 1991 118 km WSW of Aykol, China M6.0 32 km
Jan 22, 2024 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.8 111 km
Jan 29, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.7 104 km
Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.5 104 km
Jan 22, 2024 124 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.4 113 km
Feb 25, 2024 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 115 km
May 4, 2014 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 143 km
Apr 19, 2009 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 134 km
Jan 25, 2024 112 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 101 km
Feb 15, 2005 97 km NW of Aksu, China M5.3 147 km
Jan 22, 2024 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 112 km
May 9, 2020 108 km W of Aykol, China M5.3 60 km
Feb 20, 2009 southern Xinjiang, China M5.3 60 km
Aug 23, 1994 151 km SW of Aykol, China M5.3 62 km
Jan 23, 2024 119 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 102 km
Apr 2, 1991 132 km SSW of Aral, China M5.2 146 km
Jan 23, 2024 131 km W of Aykol, China M5.2 100 km
Jan 22, 2024 122 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in

Aqal has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.0").

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Restaurants in Aqal

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurants
Spicy noodles

Train Stations in Aqal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

柯坪

Gas Stations in Aqal

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #10676396938
CN #202556940
CN #202556941
Sinopec
Sinopec

Airports Near Aqal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tumxuk Tangwangcheng AirportTWCSmall 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 Aqal

What is the population of Aqal?

Aqal has a population of 7,309 residents and is located in China. The population density is 4,972 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aqal?

Aqal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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