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Karatobe, China

Xinjiang · China

Karatobe is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 9,101. Elevation: 3,780 ft (1,152 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,101 Population 3/sq mi density
3,780 ft Elevation 1,152 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
12.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population9,101
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Population9,101
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Coordinates43.7493°, 82.6356°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation12.9 inches (328 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.2 inches (34 cm)

About Karatobe

Karatobe is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 9,101. The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Karatobe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Area2,926.9 sq mi (7,580.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates43.7493°N, 82.6356°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below China avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M6.3 64 km
Jul 20, 2007 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China M5.6 95 km
Oct 24, 1990 91 km NNE of Xinyuan, China M5.3 108 km
Aug 8, 2017 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.3 69 km
Aug 8, 2017 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.2 65 km
Oct 24, 1990 90 km NNE of Xinyuan, China M5.2 106 km
Dec 10, 2000 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China M5.2 114 km
Sep 14, 2012 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M5.0 21 km
Dec 20, 1997 82 km SE of Xinyuan, China M5.0 143 km
Dec 17, 1991 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China M4.9 109 km
Aug 2, 2013 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M4.9 45 km
Jan 4, 2022 79 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.9 46 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 140 km
Oct 16, 2011 northern Xinjiang, China M4.8 56 km
Sep 13, 1990 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China M4.8 72 km
Feb 11, 2016 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M4.8 28 km
Sep 22, 2010 69 km ESE of Xinyuan, China M4.8 129 km
Jan 17, 2008 90 km ENE of Xinyuan, China M4.8 134 km
Jan 22, 2015 68 km N of Xinyuan, China M4.8 66 km
Aug 4, 2013 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Karatobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Karatobe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
科蒙乡中学 - - - -
胡吉尔台乡中心学校 - - - -
喀拉托别中心学校 - - - -
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Airports Near Karatobe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xinyuan Nalati AirportNLTMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karatobe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
吉晟寺

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 Karatobe

What is the population of Karatobe?

Karatobe has a population of 9,101 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,926.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karatobe?

Karatobe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.9 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.

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