Chira, China

Xinjiang · China

Chira is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 157,792. Elevation: 4,495 ft (1,370 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

157,792 Population
4,495 ft Elevation 1,370 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population157,792

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain1.8 in/yr
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Population157,792
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates37.0000°, 80.7896°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.8 inches (47 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Chira

Chira is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 157,792. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet (1,370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Chira

Chira has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 73 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.8°C / 25°F -13.1° / 9.2° 2.6
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -8.1° / 15.7° 4.8
Mar 10°C / 50°F -2.6° / 26.1° 0.3
Apr 17°C / 63°F 3.9° / 31.7° 4.3
May 21.6°C / 71°F 8.4° / 35° 9.1
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 13.4° / 37° 28.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 17.9° / 40.1° 8.5
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 16.7° / 37.6° 8.2
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 11.2° / 34.1° 5.9
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 4.5° / 27.1° 0.1
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F -5.5° / 19.6° 0.6
Dec -2.6°C / 27°F -10.9° / 10.1° 0.2
Chira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates37.0000°N, 80.7896°E
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below China avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 0.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2023.

Apr 5, 1992 169 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.7 146 km
Dec 29, 1994 173 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.5 150 km
Oct 15, 1997 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.3 137 km
Jan 11, 1990 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M5.3 135 km
May 29, 2003 158 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.0 134 km
Nov 30, 1999 148 km SE of Hotan, China M4.9 88 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 130 km
Dec 24, 1992 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.8 139 km
Nov 15, 2009 southern Xinjiang, China M4.6 132 km
Sep 2, 1992 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.6 127 km
Aug 1, 2002 91 km SW of Hotan, China M4.5 149 km
Nov 14, 2009 45 km WSW of Hotan, China M4.5 117 km
Mar 9, 2020 110 km S of Hotan, China M4.4 113 km
Jan 22, 1999 southern Xinjiang, China M4.4 89 km
Nov 14, 1995 170 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.4 142 km
Nov 14, 2009 75 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.4 85 km
Oct 8, 1990 161 km SE of Hotan, China M4.4 115 km
Jun 22, 2001 153 km SE of Hotan, China M4.4 114 km
May 5, 2023 56 km SSE of Kashitashi, China M4.3 140 km
Feb 12, 2007 46 km SW of Hotan, China M4.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Chira has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 20°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Chira

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cele County Vocational Skills Education and Training Center - - - -
策勒县天津实验中学 - - - -
策勒县职业技术学校 - - - -
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Train Stations in Chira

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

洛浦东 شەرقىي لوپ
策勒 چىرا

Gas Stations in Chira

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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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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Chira has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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