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Aqqan, China

Xinjiang · China

Aqqan is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 8,494. Elevation: 7,966 ft (2,428 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

8,494 Population 33/sq mi density
7,966 ft Elevation 2,428 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
1.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population8,494
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain1.2 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Population8,494
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Coordinates36.4667°, 81.9667°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation1.2 inches (31 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aqqan

Aqqan is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 8,494. The city sits at an elevation of 7,966 feet (2,428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Aqqan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°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 1.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,966 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below China avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Area254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates36.4667°N, 81.9667°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.2"
97% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2023.

Mar 20, 2008 226 km SE of Hotan, China M7.2 118 km
Feb 12, 2014 272 km ESE of Hotan, China M6.9 84 km
Jun 25, 2020 278 km SE of Hotan, China M6.3 105 km
Aug 12, 2012 281 km SE of Hotan, China M6.2 102 km
Feb 12, 2014 267 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.7 85 km
Apr 5, 1992 169 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.7 145 km
Mar 20, 2008 222 km SE of Hotan, China M5.6 116 km
Dec 29, 1994 173 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.5 148 km
Jan 11, 1990 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M5.3 132 km
Mar 21, 2008 220 km SE of Hotan, China M5.3 121 km
Oct 15, 1997 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.3 140 km
Sep 15, 2011 244 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.3 50 km
Mar 20, 2008 221 km SE of Hotan, China M5.3 119 km
Mar 21, 2008 225 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 90 km
Feb 11, 2014 259 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.2 70 km
Mar 26, 2008 223 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 89 km
Mar 20, 2008 248 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 132 km
Mar 21, 2008 237 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.2 142 km
Mar 23, 2008 216 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 92 km
Mar 24, 2008 226 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.0 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in

Aqqan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Aqqan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yutian Wanfang AirportYTWSmall 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 Aqqan

What is the population of Aqqan?

Aqqan has a population of 8,494 residents and is located in China. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 254.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aqqan?

Aqqan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.2 inches.

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