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Motge, China

Xinjiang · China

Motge is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 2,542. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

2,542 Population 1/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population2,542
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population2,542
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates46.8128°, 85.7974°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall98.6 inches (250 cm)

About Motge

Motge is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 2,542. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 0°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Motge

Motge has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 159 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.7°C / 11°F -16.9° / -6.5° 4.2
Feb -8.4°C / 17°F -13.7° / -3° 3.2
Mar -2.2°C / 28°F -7.9° / 3.5° 10.0
Apr 7°C / 45°F 1° / 13° 8.9
May 13.3°C / 56°F 7° / 19.6° 15.7
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.5° 20.9
Jul 20°C / 68°F 14° / 25.9° 43.3
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.6° 26.0
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 6.4° / 18.8° 9.7
Oct 5.2°C / 41°F -0.5° / 10.8° 5.2
Nov -3.3°C / 26°F -8.1° / 1.5° 6.7
Dec -10°C / 14°F -14.9° / -5° 4.7
Motge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below China avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area2,580.7 sq mi (6,684.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates46.8128°N, 85.7974°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 98.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 8, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.6 129 km
Aug 3, 1990 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.2 143 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 40 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 133 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 76 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 99 km
Sep 27, 1990 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 137 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 131 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 91 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 109 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 81 km
Oct 4, 1992 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China M4.6 128 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 106 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 40 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 121 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 60 km
Jan 5, 1995 northern Xinjiang, China M4.1 93 km
Jul 5, 2022 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 75 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 66 km
Mar 1, 2013 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.2 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in

Motge has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from 0°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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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 Motge

What is the population of Motge?

Motge has a population of 2,542 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,580.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motge?

Motge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches, with 98.6 inches of snow.

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