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Huoshilafu, China

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17,351 Population 3/sq mi density
5,200 ft Elevation 1,585 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Huoshilafu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Area5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.8664°N, 76.6958°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.3"
96% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Jul 3, 2015 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China M6.4 136 km
Sep 1, 2003 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China M5.7 145 km
May 10, 2017 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.4 124 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 47 km
Dec 24, 1995 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China M5.2 109 km
Apr 17, 1999 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 110 km
May 30, 1997 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China M5.1 144 km
May 10, 2017 143 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 116 km
Sep 27, 2011 172 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan M5.0 142 km
Nov 23, 1996 76 km W of Shache, China M5.0 64 km
Jul 24, 2015 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.9 127 km
May 7, 2008 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China M4.9 122 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 140 km
Feb 14, 1994 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 150 km
Jan 25, 1997 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 134 km
Sep 2, 2003 121 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 136 km
Feb 16, 2009 82 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.8 138 km
Jul 3, 2015 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.8 119 km
May 21, 2012 53 km SSW of Shache, China M4.8 38 km
May 11, 2017 137 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Huoshilafu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and November the driest (0.0").

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