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Karjaw, China

Xinjiang · China

Karjaw is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 5,075. Elevation: 4,239 ft (1,292 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

5,075 Population 1/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population5,075
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Population5,075
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Coordinates47.1909°, 86.3985°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (475 mm)
Annual Snowfall56.5 inches (144 cm)

About Karjaw

Karjaw is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 5,075. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet (1,292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 3°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Karjaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 310 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below China avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area3,994.2 sq mi (10,345.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.1909°N, 86.3985°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below China avg
Snowfall 56.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 8, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.6 125 km
Aug 3, 1990 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.2 138 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 88 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 128 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 103 km
Sep 27, 1990 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 134 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 89 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 81 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 85 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 113 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 69 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 48 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 73 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 76 km
Jul 5, 2022 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 100 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 91 km
Jan 5, 1995 northern Xinjiang, China M4.1 148 km
Mar 1, 2013 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 118 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 62 km
Jun 7, 2005 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China M3.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Karjaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 3°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Karjaw

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burqin Kaerqisi AirportSmall 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 Karjaw

What is the population of Karjaw?

Karjaw has a population of 5,075 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,994.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karjaw?

Karjaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches, with 56.5 inches of snow.

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