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Kaqun, China

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18,749 Population 3/sq mi density
4,774 ft Elevation 1,455 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 1.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US 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 US 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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