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Kashitashi, China

Xinjiang · China

Kashitashi is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 6,099. Elevation: 9,219 ft (2,810 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

6,099 Population 3/sq mi density
9,219 ft Elevation 2,810 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
1.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population6,099
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain1.0 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation9,219 ft (2,810 m)
Population6,099
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,219 ft (2,810 m)
Coordinates36.3043°, 79.9146°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation1.0 inches (26 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kashitashi

Kashitashi is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 6,099. The city sits at an elevation of 9,219 feet (2,810 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Kashitashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 61°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 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,219 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,219 ft (2,810 m)
Area2,356.3 sq mi (6,102.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates36.3043°N, 79.9146°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.0"
97% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1992 169 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.7 95 km
Dec 29, 1994 173 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.5 99 km
Jan 11, 1990 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M5.3 95 km
Mar 5, 1996 176 km ENE of Thang, India M5.3 145 km
Oct 15, 1997 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.3 90 km
Feb 20, 2012 140 km S of Hotan, China M5.0 52 km
May 29, 2003 158 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.0 87 km
Jan 30, 2023 152 km S of Hotan, China M5.0 63 km
Feb 20, 2012 154 km S of Hotan, China M5.0 67 km
Jan 25, 2023 152 km S of Hotan, China M5.0 64 km
Nov 30, 1999 148 km SE of Hotan, China M4.9 122 km
Feb 28, 1996 176 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 145 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 125 km
Dec 24, 1992 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.8 87 km
Sep 9, 2012 51 km S of Zangguy, China M4.8 122 km
Feb 15, 2004 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.8 142 km
May 13, 2003 25 km SE of Zangguy, China M4.7 125 km
Mar 5, 1992 174 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.7 97 km
Nov 15, 2009 southern Xinjiang, China M4.6 88 km
Jun 6, 1994 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 0.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.0 in

Kashitashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Kashitashi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hotan AirportHTNMedium 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

Volcanoes Near Kashitashi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m 1951

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 Kashitashi

What is the population of Kashitashi?

Kashitashi has a population of 6,099 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,356.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kashitashi?

Kashitashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.0 inches.

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