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Laotai, China

Xinjiang · China

Laotai is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 7,216. Elevation: 2,126 ft (648 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,216 Population 1/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
7.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population7,216
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Population7,216
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Coordinates44.1187°, 88.8642°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation7.9 inches (200 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.9 inches (38 cm)

About Laotai

Laotai is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 7,216. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Laotai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 307 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below China avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates44.1187°N, 88.8642°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.9"
79% below China avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Aug 30, 2013 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China M5.1 102 km
Jun 8, 2011 76 km W of Turpan, China M5.1 132 km
Jan 20, 2018 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China M5.0 127 km
Jun 8, 2011 62 km W of Turpan, China M5.0 129 km
Jul 9, 2025 77 km W of Turpan, China M4.9 132 km
Sep 17, 2024 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China M4.9 72 km
Jun 8, 2011 73 km WNW of Turpan, China M4.8 123 km
Sep 20, 1991 228 km NNE of Turpan, China M4.8 141 km
Sep 17, 1991 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China M4.8 131 km
Mar 29, 2007 45 km SE of Ürümqi, China M4.7 100 km
Oct 2, 2002 69 km N of Turpan, China M4.6 64 km
May 20, 2016 61 km WNW of Turpan, China M4.6 110 km
Aug 7, 2003 72 km NE of Changji, China M4.6 80 km
Jul 20, 2022 36 km NNW of Changji, China M4.6 138 km
Jun 8, 2011 68 km WNW of Turpan, China M4.6 123 km
Jun 4, 2008 98 km E of Ürümqi, China M4.6 25 km
Mar 11, 2006 21 km SSW of Changji, China M4.5 140 km
Jan 31, 2017 58 km E of Ürümqi, China M4.5 63 km
Dec 9, 2009 79 km ENE of Ürümqi, China M4.5 29 km
Apr 30, 2016 21 km W of Changji, China M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in

Laotai has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from 6°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Laotai

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Laotai

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qitai Jiangbulake AirportJBKSmall 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 Laotai

What is the population of Laotai?

Laotai has a population of 7,216 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,270.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laotai?

Laotai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.9 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.

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