Karamay, China
Xinjiang · China
Karamay is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 487,000. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 487,000 |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5847°, 84.8872° |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Xinjiang |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.5 inches (115 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Karamay
Karamay is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 487,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 4°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.
Climate in Karamay
Karamay has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below China avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5847°N, 84.8872°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Karamay has a seasonal temperature swing of 79°F / from 4°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Karamay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamay Vocational & Technical College | College | - | Visit → |
| XinJiang Second Medical College | College | - | Visit → |
| 中国石油大学（北京）（克拉玛依校区） | University | - | , |
Schools in Karamay
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 克拉玛依市绿雅小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 克拉玛依市第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 克拉玛依市第六中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 克拉玛依高级中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 第二小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 第七小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 第三中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 克拉玛依市第六小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 克拉玛依市第一小学 | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Karamay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 克拉玛依市图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 克拉玛依市图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Karamay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 克拉玛依市国际建材城 | |||||
| 准噶尔市场 | |||||
| 新花鸟鱼市 |
Theme Parks in Karamay
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karamay
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karamay
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karamay
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Karamay
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Karamay
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huyanghe Wuwu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Karamay Airport | KRY | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Karamay
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇨🇳 About China
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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Karamay has a population of 487,000 residents and is located in China..
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Karamay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches.
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