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Khorgos, Kazakhstan

Jetisu Region · Kazakhstan

Khorgos is a small town in Jetisu Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 1,148. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,148 Population 0/sq mi density
2,703 ft Elevation 824 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Khorgos

Khorgos

Khorgos, officially known as Korgas, is a county-level city in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. It straddles the country's border with Kazakhstan; on the Kazakh side of the border is a city also named Horgos in Russian and Korgas in Kazakh.

People

Population1,148
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Population1,148
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Coordinates44.2234°, 80.3852°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceJetisu Region
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)

About Khorgos

Khorgos is a small town in Kazakhstan (Jetisu Region) with a population of 1,148. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Khorgos

Khorgos has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.2°C / 21°F -11.8° / -0.6° 12.2
Feb -2.7°C / 27°F -7.9° / 2.6° 14.6
Mar 6°C / 43°F -0.1° / 12° 13.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7° / 21° 20.6
May 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26.1° 50.3
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 16.2° / 30.2° 24.9
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32° 23.3
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 16° / 31.2° 16.3
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11° / 26.6° 11.5
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 4.9° / 18.8° 15.4
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -1.7° / 9.3° 17.8
Dec -3.7°C / 25°F -8.7° / 1.3° 13.2
Khorgos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Area4,031.4 sq mi (10,441.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates44.2234°N, 80.3852°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 20, 2025.

Dec 30, 1993 11 km SSW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M5.5 139 km
Jun 13, 2009 12 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M5.4 133 km
Nov 1, 1995 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.3 143 km
Dec 10, 2000 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China M5.2 78 km
Jan 25, 2009 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 117 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 70 km
Sep 28, 1995 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 41 km
Jan 17, 2001 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 10 km
Jun 9, 2014 70 km N of Huocheng, China M4.8 58 km
Feb 29, 2016 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.8 127 km
Sep 13, 1990 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China M4.8 116 km
Aug 4, 2013 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China M4.7 93 km
Apr 1, 2003 91 km E of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.7 128 km
Aug 20, 2004 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.7 122 km
Aug 25, 2004 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.7 124 km
Jun 4, 2006 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan M4.6 142 km
Feb 2, 1991 53 km NNW of Huocheng, China M4.6 32 km
Jun 2, 1991 61 km NE of Qapqal, China M4.6 103 km
May 13, 1990 18 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M4.6 128 km
Jun 16, 2008 41 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in

Khorgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Khorgos

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Khorgos

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zhanna
Жанна

Monuments in Khorgos

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Арка
Арка
Арка
Ельтынды

Train Stations in Khorgos

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altınköl

Gas Stations in Khorgos

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KZ #3968696187
KZ #6772467285
Sinooil

Banks in Khorgos

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Банк ЦентрКредит

Post Offices in Khorgos

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
041308
041322
Казпочта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khorgos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Церковь Казанской иконы Божией Матери 1887 года

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Postal Code
041318

🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan

Capital Nur-Sultan
Population 18,276,499
Area 2,717,300 km²
GDP (USD) $261,840,101,060
GDP per capita $12,879
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 92.9%
Urban population 61.8%
Currency KZT (Tenge)
Languages Kazakh, Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .kz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Jan 2 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Mar 8 International Women's Day Халықаралық әйелдер күні
Mar 21 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 22 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 23 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Қазақстан халқының
May 7 Defender of the Fatherland Day Отан Қорғаушы күні
May 9 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Жеңіс күні
Jul 6 Capital City Day Астана күні
Aug 30 Constitution Day Конституция күні
Oct 25 Republic Day Республика күні
Dec 16 Independence Day Тәуелсіздік күні

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khorgos

What is the population of Khorgos?

Khorgos has a population of 1,148 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,031.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khorgos?

Khorgos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

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