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Mugala, China

Xinjiang · China

Mugala is a mid-size city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 30,179. Elevation: 4,626 ft (1,410 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,179 Population 118/sq mi density
4,626 ft Elevation 1,410 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population30,179
Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Population30,179
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Coordinates36.8545°, 81.6643°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (39 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Mugala

Mugala is a mid-size city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 30,179. The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet (1,410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Mugala

Mugala has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 74 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -12.9° / 9.4° 2.3
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -7.7° / 15.9° 4.4
Mar 10.5°C / 51°F -2.7° / 27.1° 0.3
Apr 17.5°C / 63°F 3.9° / 31.9° 4.3
May 22°C / 72°F 9.3° / 35° 9.1
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 14.1° / 37.5° 29.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 18.2° / 40.1° 8.9
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 17.1° / 38.1° 8.3
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 11.2° / 34.4° 6.0
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 4.1° / 27.6° 0.1
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -5.5° / 19.4° 0.5
Dec -2.3°C / 28°F -10.8° / 9.9° 0.2
Mugala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below China avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Area254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates36.8545°N, 81.6643°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 0.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2023.

Feb 12, 2014 272 km ESE of Hotan, China M6.9 134 km
Feb 12, 2014 267 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.7 135 km
Jan 11, 1990 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M5.3 144 km
Sep 15, 2011 244 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.3 94 km
Mar 21, 2008 225 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 130 km
Mar 26, 2008 223 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 129 km
Feb 11, 2014 259 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.2 121 km
Mar 24, 2008 226 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 140 km
Mar 22, 2014 253 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 126 km
Aug 9, 2009 228 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 142 km
Mar 23, 2008 216 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 129 km
May 29, 2003 158 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.0 148 km
Mar 21, 2008 222 km SE of Hotan, China M5.0 139 km
Jun 25, 2020 276 km SE of Hotan, China M5.0 149 km
Feb 12, 2014 260 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.9 129 km
Nov 30, 1999 148 km SE of Hotan, China M4.9 70 km
Aug 5, 2015 220 km SE of Hotan, China M4.8 137 km
Mar 21, 2008 220 km SE of Hotan, China M4.8 137 km
Mar 20, 2008 214 km SE of Hotan, China M4.8 142 km
Mar 21, 2008 223 km SE of Hotan, China M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Mugala has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mugala

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yutian County Vocational Skills Education Training Center - - - -
于田县希望学校 - - - -
于田县高级中学 - - - -
Keriya County No.1 Senior High School - - - -
于田县第一中学 - - - -
于田县第一小学 - - - -
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Museums in Mugala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Keriya Museum

Bus Stations in Mugala

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

于田新客运站

Airports Near Mugala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yutian Wanfang AirportYTWSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mugala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Keriya Etika Mosque

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 Mugala

What is the population of Mugala?

Mugala has a population of 30,179 residents and is located in China. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 254.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mugala?

Mugala has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.

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