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Kaqun, China

Xinjiang · China

Kaqun is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 18,749. Elevation: 4,774 ft (1,455 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

18,749 Population 3/sq mi density
4,774 ft Elevation 1,455 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
1.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population18,749
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain1.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,774 ft (1,455 m)
Population18,749
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,774 ft (1,455 m)
Coordinates37.9781°, 76.8672°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.3 inches (34 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Kaqun

Kaqun is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 18,749. The city sits at an elevation of 4,774 feet (1,455 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Kaqun

Kaqun has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 84 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -12.8° / 7.5° 3.8
Feb 0.2°C / 32°F -8.1° / 14.1° 2.1
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F -2.8° / 22.9° 0.9
Apr 14°C / 57°F 1.4° / 28.1° 8.8
May 18.9°C / 66°F 5.9° / 31.6° 5.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 11.2° / 34.4° 18.8
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 15.3° / 36.8° 19.3
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 13.6° / 34.4° 16.5
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 9.5° / 30.6° 6.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 2.8° / 23.8° 0.5
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -5.9° / 17.7° 1.4
Dec -3°C / 27°F -10.6° / 9.9° 1.1
Kaqun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,774 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,774 ft (1,455 m)
Area5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.9781°N, 76.8672°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.3"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 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 M6.4 127 km
May 10, 2017 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.4 142 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 37 km
Dec 24, 1995 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China M5.2 100 km
May 30, 1997 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China M5.1 140 km
Apr 17, 1999 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 121 km
Nov 23, 1996 76 km W of Shache, China M5.0 63 km
May 10, 2017 143 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 134 km
Jan 25, 1997 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 138 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 133 km
May 7, 2008 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China M4.9 129 km
Sep 2, 2003 121 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 143 km
Jul 24, 2015 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.9 118 km
Feb 24, 2003 83 km NNE of Shache, China M4.8 141 km
Jul 3, 2015 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.8 109 km
Feb 16, 2009 82 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.8 141 km
May 11, 2017 137 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M4.8 140 km
May 21, 2012 53 km SSW of Shache, China M4.8 22 km
Nov 30, 1992 86 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.7 124 km
Jun 6, 1997 53 km ESE of Kashgar, China M4.7 146 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 (-0°C) 0.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Kaqun has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Kaqun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #7993119996

Airports Near Kaqun

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shache AirportQSZMedium 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 Kaqun

What is the population of Kaqun?

Kaqun has a population of 18,749 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,812.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaqun?

Kaqun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches.

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