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Balbagay, China

Xinjiang · China

Balbagay is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 4,208. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

4,208 Population 12/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
9.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population4,208
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain9.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population4,208
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates47.5180°, 87.7423°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation9.6 inches (243 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.2 inches (41 cm)

About Balbagay

Balbagay is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 4,208. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from -4°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Balbagay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. The area gets 293 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below China avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates47.5180°N, 87.7423°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below China avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on May 14, 2019.

Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 107 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 131 km
Nov 25, 1998 91 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 116 km
Oct 2, 1990 118 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 140 km
Jul 19, 2013 74 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 91 km
Aug 26, 2003 103 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 117 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 130 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 87 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 114 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 149 km
Jun 4, 2007 120 km ESE of Altay, China M4.3 147 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 127 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 41 km
Sep 15, 2003 90 km NNE of Altay, China M4.1 134 km
Apr 23, 2011 130 km SE of Altay, China M4.1 130 km
Mar 26, 2005 90 km ESE of Altay, China M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Balbagay has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from -4°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Balbagay

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Balbagay

4 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
野卡峡野雪滑雪区(暂无缆车) 0.0 $0

Airports Near Balbagay

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altay Xuedu AirportAATMedium Airport
Burqin Kanas AirportKJIMedium Airport
Beitun Fengqing 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 Balbagay

What is the population of Balbagay?

Balbagay has a population of 4,208 residents and is located in China. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 351.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balbagay?

Balbagay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average -4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

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