Kuoshi'airike, China

Full City Profile

16,413 Population 3/sq mi density

3,947 ft Elevation 1,203 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Kuoshi'airike experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Area	5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6228°N, 77.2795°W
Timezone	Asia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"

96% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 4, 2025.

Aug 27, 1998	118 km E of Kashgar, China	M6.4	116 km
Feb 24, 2003	107 km E of Kashgar, China	M6.3	110 km
Apr 11, 1997	82 km E of Kashgar, China	M6.2	105 km
Apr 6, 1997	87 km E of Kashgar, China	M6.0	105 km
Jan 19, 2020	104 km ENE of Kashgar, China	M6.0	136 km
Apr 5, 1997	75 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.9	105 km
Jan 21, 1997	86 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.9	98 km
May 4, 2003	105 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.8	90 km
Apr 15, 1997	88 km ENE of Kashgar, China	M5.8	115 km
Mar 12, 2003	106 km N of Shache, China	M5.7	83 km
Aug 2, 1998	87 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.6	108 km
Aug 11, 2011	104 km ENE of Kashgar, China	M5.6	150 km
Mar 1, 1997	73 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.6	97 km
Oct 17, 1997	73 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.4	109 km
Feb 25, 2003	119 km N of Shache, China	M5.4	96 km
Mar 30, 2003	116 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.3	100 km
Jan 17, 2020	103 km ENE of Kashgar, China	M5.3	123 km
Jan 20, 2017	46 km WSW of Shache, China	M5.3	60 km
Apr 12, 1997	78 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.3	100 km
Apr 6, 1997	80 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.3	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.1 in
March	47°F (9°C)	0.1 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.0 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.0 in	Driest
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.0 in

Kuoshi'airike has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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