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Kizil, China

Xinjiang · China

Kizil is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 8,516. Elevation: 3,881 ft (1,183 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

8,516 Population 5,494/sq mi density
3,881 ft Elevation 1,183 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
4.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Kizil

Kizil

The Kizil Caves are a set of Buddhist rock-cut caves located near Kizil Township in Baicheng County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. The site is located on the northern bank of the Muzat River 65 kilometres west of Kucha. This area was a commercial hub of the Silk Road. The caves have an important role in Central Asian art and in the Silk Road transmission of Buddhism, and are said to be the earliest major Buddhist cave complex in China, with development occurring between the 3rd and 8th centuries CE. The caves of Kizil are the earlier of their type in China, and their model was later adopted in the construction of Buddhist caves further east. Another name for the site has been Ming-oi (明屋), although this term is now mainly used for the site of Shorchuk to the east.

People

Population8,516
Density5,494/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain4.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Population8,516
Population Density5,494 / sq mi
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Coordinates41.8206°, 82.4347°
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 Kizil

Kizil is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 8,516. The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet (1,183 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.

Kizil 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 3,881 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density5,494/sq mi
Coordinates41.8206°N, 82.4347°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

227 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 M5.6 122 km
Mar 15, 1999 27 km NW of Kuqa, China M5.5 23 km
Sep 16, 2017 72 km NE of Kuqa, China M5.4 99 km
Apr 10, 2024 34 km NW of Kuqa, China M5.4 25 km
Mar 23, 2021 101 km NE of Aksu, China M5.3 105 km
Jan 16, 2020 83 km SE of Kuqa, China M5.2 124 km
Jul 28, 1998 119 km NE of Aksu, China M5.2 81 km
Sep 26, 1995 111 km W of Kuqa, China M5.2 70 km
Mar 22, 2020 93 km NE of Aksu, China M5.1 107 km
Apr 7, 2024 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.1 16 km
Jun 17, 1999 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.1 57 km
Apr 7, 2023 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 43 km
Jan 8, 2021 122 km NE of Aksu, China M5.0 107 km
Apr 10, 2024 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 8 km
Feb 4, 2025 88 km SE of Kuqa, China M5.0 129 km
Jun 17, 1999 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 60 km
Apr 7, 2024 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China M5.0 23 km
May 22, 2011 60 km WNW of Kuqa, China M4.9 23 km
Mar 5, 2025 38 km NW of Kuqa, China M4.9 28 km
Aug 11, 1998 64 km NNE of Aral, China M4.9 115 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 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 68°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 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in

Kizil 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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Restaurants in Kizil

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local Restaurant
艾孜孜美食城

Airports Near Kizil

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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What is the population of Kizil?

Kizil has a population of 8,516 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5,494 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kizil?

Kizil 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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