Mekit, China

Xinjiang · China

Mekit is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 224,154. Elevation: 3,852 ft (1,174 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

224,154 Population
3,852 ft Elevation 1,174 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population224,154

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Population224,154
Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Coordinates38.8970°, 77.6391°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (61 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)

About Mekit

Mekit is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 224,154. The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet (1,174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Mekit

Mekit has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 81 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.1°C / 25°F -12.8° / 7.8° 2.4
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -7.4° / 16.5° 1.5
Mar 10.3°C / 50°F -2.2° / 25.6° 0.8
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 2.9° / 32.2° 8.0
May 22.7°C / 73°F 7.7° / 36.2° 7.1
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 14.2° / 38.9° 13.1
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 18.3° / 41.7° 18.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 16.4° / 39° 19.5
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 10.4° / 35.3° 7.1
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 3.3° / 28° 0.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F -5.1° / 20.1° 1.5
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -11.7° / 9.7° 1.1
Mekit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above China avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Coordinates38.8970°N, 77.6391°E
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below China avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 0.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

371 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 89 km
Mar 19, 1996 83 km NE of Kashgar, China M6.3 146 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 87 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 92 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 90 km
Jan 19, 2020 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M6.0 114 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 85 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 96 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 99 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 70 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 55 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 90 km
Mar 19, 1998 84 km NE of Kashgar, China M5.6 143 km
Aug 11, 2011 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.6 129 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 93 km
Mar 11, 2013 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.4 137 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 99 km
Feb 25, 2003 119 km N of Shache, China M5.4 69 km
Apr 12, 1997 78 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 91 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Mekit has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 19°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mekit

12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maigaiti Vocational Skills Training Base - - - -
Meghetti Technical School - - - -
麦盖提县第二小学 - - - -
麦盖提县职业中等专业学校 - - - -
麦盖提县第四小学 - - - -
麦盖提县第四中学 - - - -
麦盖提县第五小学 - - - -
麦盖提县职业高级中学 - - - -
麦盖提县第三中学 - - - -
麦盖提县实验中学 - - - -
麦盖提县第一中学 - - - -
麦盖提县第二中学 - - - -
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Museums in Mekit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
刀郎展览馆

Libraries in Mekit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
麦盖提县图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Mekit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
菜巴扎
麦盖提大巴扎

Hotels in Mekit

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

刀郎国际大酒店

Restaurants in Mekit

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

刀郎美食广场

Bus Stations in Mekit

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

麦盖提客运站

Shopping Malls in Mekit

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

新荣商城

Airports Near Mekit

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shache AirportQSZMedium Airport
Tumxuk Hedong Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mekit

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
清真寺

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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Mekit has a population of 224,154 residents and is located in China..

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Mekit has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

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