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Burqin, China

Xinjiang · China

Burqin is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 20,205. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

20,205 Population 5/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
7.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Burqin

Burqin

Burqin County is a county in Xinjiang, China and is under the administration of the Kazakh autonomous area of Altay Prefecture. It has an area of 10,362 km2 (4,001 sq mi) with a population of 70,000. The postcode is 836600.

People

Population20,205
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain7.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population20,205
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates47.7028°, 86.8638°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation7.7 inches (195 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Burqin

Burqin is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 20,205. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Burqin

Burqin has an average annual temperature of 6°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 239 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.3°C / 8°F -25.6° / -1.4° 15.5
Feb -10.2°C / 14°F -23.6° / 2.3° 13.9
Mar -0.3°C / 31°F -13.7° / 14.6° 15.6
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -5.5° / 26.4° 16.8
May 16.1°C / 61°F 0° / 32° 18.3
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 6.7° / 36.2° 23.6
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 12.7° / 37.2° 21.8
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 9.6° / 35.3° 16.0
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F -1° / 31.6° 28.4
Oct 5.7°C / 42°F -5.8° / 19.4° 27.3
Nov -4.6°C / 24°F -20° / 9.6° 28.5
Dec -12.2°C / 10°F -23.7° / -2° 13.3
Burqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below China avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area3,994.2 sq mi (10,345.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates47.7028°N, 86.8638°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.7"
80% below China avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 8, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.6 135 km
Aug 3, 1990 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.2 145 km
Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 126 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 145 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 137 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 145 km
Sep 27, 1990 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 144 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 63 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 101 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 89 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 122 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 24 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 46 km
Aug 19, 2014 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.3 135 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 137 km
Jul 5, 2022 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 142 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 117 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 33 km
Jun 7, 2005 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China M3.9 143 km
Jan 12, 2003 13 km ESE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M3.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Burqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 6°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Burqin

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brzin Yueke Yijia Yard Station (Zhong 'e Old Wharf Fengqing Street Branch)
Friendship Peak Hotel (accepts foreigners)
布爾津旅遊賓館

Restaurants in Burqin

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local Restaurant
侯四鱼庄
四十九丸子汤

Cafes in Burqin

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MIXUEBINGCHENG

Bus Stations in Burqin

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #4448765318

Gas Stations in Burqin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国石油

Airports Near Burqin

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burqin Kanas AirportKJIMedium 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 Burqin

What is the population of Burqin?

Burqin has a population of 20,205 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,994.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burqin?

Burqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.7 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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