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Handegate, China

Xinjiang · China

Handegate is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 3,578. Elevation: 2,890 ft (881 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

3,578 Population 1/sq mi density
2,890 ft Elevation 881 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population3,578
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,890 ft (881 m)
Population3,578
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,890 ft (881 m)
Coordinates47.7694°, 88.3801°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (518 mm)
Annual Snowfall78.5 inches (199 cm)

About Handegate

Handegate is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 3,578. The city sits at an elevation of 2,890 feet (881 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 0°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Handegate

Handegate has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 223 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -15.1°C / 5°F -20.9° / -9.3° 18.6
Feb -11.8°C / 11°F -17.9° / -5.8° 10.7
Mar -3.4°C / 26°F -9° / 2.3° 10.3
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.1° / 15.2° 15.9
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.1° / 22.1° 17.0
Jun 20.3°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27° 18.2
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 28.3° 28.5
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.1° 23.8
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 7.6° / 21.2° 14.9
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F 1.5° / 12.8° 15.9
Nov -3.1°C / 26°F -7.9° / 1.7° 24.9
Dec -12.5°C / 10°F -17.9° / -7.2° 24.0
Handegate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 298 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,890 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below China avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,890 ft (881 m)
Area4,179.8 sq mi (10,825.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.7694°N, 88.3801°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below China avg
Snowfall 78.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 77 km
May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 123 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 123 km
Oct 2, 1990 118 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 98 km
Nov 25, 1998 91 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 71 km
Jul 19, 2013 74 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 54 km
Mar 13, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 104 km
Aug 26, 2003 103 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 83 km
Jan 24, 2004 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia M4.6 139 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 82 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 136 km
Jun 4, 2007 120 km ESE of Altay, China M4.3 100 km
May 6, 2005 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 148 km
Apr 23, 2011 130 km SE of Altay, China M4.1 112 km
May 22, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 104 km
Sep 15, 2003 90 km NNE of Altay, China M4.1 98 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 81 km
Mar 26, 2005 90 km ESE of Altay, China M3.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
October 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in

Handegate has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 0°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Stadiums & Teams in Handegate

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Ski Resorts Near Handegate

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 Handegate

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altay Xuedu AirportAATMedium 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 Handegate

What is the population of Handegate?

Handegate has a population of 3,578 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,179.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Handegate?

Handegate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 78.5 inches of snow.

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