Arele, China

Xinjiang · China

Arele is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 17,398. Elevation: 3,983 ft (1,214 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

17,398 Population 70/sq mi density
3,983 ft Elevation 1,214 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population17,398
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Elevation3,983 ft (1,214 m)
Population17,398
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation3,983 ft (1,214 m)
Coordinates38.3801°, 77.3132°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (39 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Arele

Arele is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 17,398. The city sits at an elevation of 3,983 feet (1,214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Arele

Arele has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5°C). Average annual precipitation is 71 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C / 23°F -10.6° / 0.6° 8.4
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -5° / 6.6° 3.1
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 2.7° / 15.6° 4.6
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.5° / 23.6° 4.6
May 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.8° 8.8
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.3° 8.6
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.5° 13.5
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.1° 8.3
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27° 7.2
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 5° / 20.7° 0.5
Nov 5°C / 41°F -2° / 12° 1.6
Dec -2.4°C / 28°F -7.4° / 2.6° 1.6
Arele experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,983 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation3,983 ft (1,214 m)
Area249.5 sq mi (646.3 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates38.3801°N, 77.3132°E
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Aug 27, 1998 118 km E of Kashgar, China M6.4 142 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China M6.4 126 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 137 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 132 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 132 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 125 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 132 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 142 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 117 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 110 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 135 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 123 km
Feb 25, 2003 119 km N of Shache, China M5.4 123 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 135 km
Mar 30, 2003 116 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 126 km
Apr 12, 1997 78 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 127 km
Apr 6, 1997 80 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 132 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 52 km
Jan 29, 1997 100 km N of Shache, China M5.2 104 km
Jan 4, 2003 88 km E of Kashgar, China M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.0 in

Arele has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Arele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
莎车县图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Arele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tash Baziri
农贸市场

Bus Stations in Arele

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

莎车东郊客运站
莎车东郊客运站

Airports Near Arele

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shache AirportQSZMedium 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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What is the population of Arele?

Arele has a population of 17,398 residents and is located in China. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 249.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arele?

Arele has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.

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