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Hoxtolgay, China

Xinjiang · China

Hoxtolgay is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 22,000. Elevation: 2,638 ft (804 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

22,000 Population 9/sq mi density
2,638 ft Elevation 804 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
8.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Hoxtolgay

Hoxtolgay or Heshituoluogai is a town in Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PR China. It is located at 46°34′N 85°58′E, about 200 miles north of Ürümqi in the Dzungaria Basin. Hoxtolgay is an oasis town with an area of 6684 km² and a population of 22,000.

People

Population22,000
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain8.0 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,638 ft (804 m)
Population22,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,638 ft (804 m)
Coordinates46.5187°, 86.0021°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation8.0 inches (203 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Hoxtolgay

Hoxtolgay is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 22,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet (804 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Hoxtolgay

Hoxtolgay has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-11°C). Average annual precipitation is 201 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11°C / 12°F -21° / 0.4° 7.0
Feb -7.6°C / 18°F -19.1° / 4.9° 7.1
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -10.7° / 15.8° 12.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F -4.1° / 26.4° 10.5
May 17.5°C / 63°F 1.7° / 32.1° 20.7
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 7.9° / 36° 23.6
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 13.3° / 37.4° 28.4
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 10.9° / 35.2° 23.9
Sep 16°C / 61°F 0.3° / 30.8° 25.3
Oct 7°C / 45°F -4.5° / 19.9° 17.3
Nov -2.7°C / 27°F -15° / 11.6° 16.6
Dec -9.9°C / 14°F -19.2° / -0.3° 8.2
Hoxtolgay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below China avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,638 ft (804 m)
Area2,580.7 sq mi (6,684.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.5187°N, 86.0021°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below China avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 8, 2025.

Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 71 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 110 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 117 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 127 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 143 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 114 km
Oct 4, 1992 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China M4.6 106 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 129 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 76 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 149 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 34 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 50 km
Jan 5, 1995 northern Xinjiang, China M4.1 68 km
Jul 5, 2022 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 109 km
Mar 1, 2013 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 125 km
Jun 7, 2005 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China M3.9 12 km
Jan 12, 2003 13 km ESE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M3.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Hoxtolgay has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Hoxtolgay

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wuerhe AirportWRHSmall 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 Hoxtolgay

What is the population of Hoxtolgay?

Hoxtolgay has a population of 22,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,580.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hoxtolgay?

Hoxtolgay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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