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Kax, China

Xinjiang · China

Kax is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 23,543. Elevation: 2,310 ft (704 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,543 Population 13/sq mi density
2,310 ft Elevation 704 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population23,543
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Population23,543
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Coordinates43.6411°, 81.8700°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (217 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)

About Kax

Kax is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 23,543. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Kax

Kax has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.3°C / 22°F -16.7° / 7.9° 10.5
Feb -1.9°C / 29°F -14.1° / 13.4° 12.5
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -6.8° / 19.8° 26.8
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -3.8° / 27.5° 28.0
May 16.1°C / 61°F 2.1° / 31.5° 38.2
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 7.7° / 34.9° 29.9
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 12.4° / 37.3° 31.6
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 9° / 35.5° 35.4
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 2.6° / 32.2° 26.8
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F -2.8° / 23.2° 23.2
Nov 1°C / 34°F -10.8° / 16.5° 19.9
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -15.5° / 7.1° 13.2
Kax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below China avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,310 ft (704 m)
Area1,867.8 sq mi (4,837.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates43.6411°N, 81.8700°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below China avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 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 M6.3 106 km
Jul 20, 2007 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China M5.6 91 km
Nov 1, 1995 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.3 149 km
Aug 8, 2017 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.3 109 km
Dec 10, 2000 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China M5.2 76 km
Aug 8, 2017 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.2 103 km
Jan 25, 2009 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 91 km
Sep 14, 2012 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M5.0 45 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 106 km
Aug 2, 2013 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M4.9 104 km
Jan 4, 2022 79 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.9 40 km
Jun 9, 2014 70 km N of Huocheng, China M4.8 147 km
Jan 22, 2015 68 km N of Xinyuan, China M4.8 127 km
Feb 29, 2016 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.8 131 km
Feb 11, 2016 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M4.8 71 km
Jan 17, 2001 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 140 km
Oct 16, 2011 northern Xinjiang, China M4.8 94 km
Sep 13, 1990 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China M4.8 34 km
Aug 4, 2013 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China M4.7 79 km
Jul 14, 2000 77 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.7 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Kax has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 12°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Gas Stations in Kax

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #664807021
CN #664807036
CN #7617852909

Airports Near Kax

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ili Yining International AirportYINMedium Airport
Tekes Zhuque Airport-Small Airport
Zhaosu Tianma AirportZFLSmall 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 Kax

What is the population of Kax?

Kax has a population of 23,543 residents and is located in China. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,867.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kax?

Kax has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

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