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Keyi, China

Xinjiang · China

Keyi is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 12,538. Elevation: 5,249 ft (1,600 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

12,538 Population 8,089/sq mi density
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
4.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population12,538
Density8,089/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain4.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Population12,538
Population Density8,089 / sq mi
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates42.1606°, 82.6347°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation4.1 inches (105 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Keyi

Keyi is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 12,538. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Keyi

Keyi has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 154 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.5°C / 18°F -15.3° / 2.6° 3.6
Feb -3.1°C / 26°F -12° / 8° 4.1
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -6.4° / 17.5° 11.7
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F -1.7° / 25.1° 12.2
May 16.4°C / 61°F 2.7° / 29.3° 16.3
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 8.3° / 32.4° 19.7
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 12.1° / 35.1° 30.7
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 10.6° / 33.1° 25.0
Sep 16.9°C / 62°F 6° / 29.2° 12.7
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F -0.3° / 20° 10.4
Nov 0.4°C / 33°F -9.5° / 12.9° 4.0
Dec -6.7°C / 20°F -14.4° / 3.9° 3.6
Keyi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 337 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density8,089/sq mi
Coordinates42.1606°N, 82.6347°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below China avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 28, 2025.

Jul 20, 2007 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China M5.6 86 km
Mar 15, 1999 27 km NW of Kuqa, China M5.5 30 km
Apr 10, 2024 34 km NW of Kuqa, China M5.4 23 km
Sep 16, 2017 72 km NE of Kuqa, China M5.4 73 km
Mar 23, 2021 101 km NE of Aksu, China M5.3 128 km
Sep 26, 1995 111 km W of Kuqa, China M5.2 96 km
Jul 28, 1998 119 km NE of Aksu, China M5.2 105 km
Jan 16, 2020 83 km SE of Kuqa, China M5.2 135 km
Jun 14, 2012 122 km ENE of Kuqa, China M5.2 136 km
Jan 13, 2016 124 km ENE of Kuqa, China M5.1 135 km
Apr 7, 2024 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.1 42 km
Jun 17, 1999 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.1 74 km
Mar 22, 2020 93 km NE of Aksu, China M5.1 132 km
Jan 8, 2021 122 km NE of Aksu, China M5.0 120 km
Feb 4, 2025 88 km SE of Kuqa, China M5.0 140 km
Apr 7, 2023 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 65 km
Apr 10, 2024 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 34 km
Apr 7, 2024 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 53 km
Dec 20, 1997 82 km SE of Xinyuan, China M5.0 145 km
Jun 17, 1999 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in

Keyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 13°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Keyi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuqa Qiuci AirportKCASmall Airport
Xinhe Qianfu 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 Keyi

What is the population of Keyi?

Keyi has a population of 12,538 residents and is located in China. The population density is 8,089 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Keyi?

Keyi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.1 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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