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Onyar, China

Xinjiang · China

Onyar is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 26,322. Elevation: 2,523 ft (769 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,322 Population 14/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population26,322
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Population26,322
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Coordinates43.8504°, 81.7831°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)

About Onyar

Onyar is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 26,322. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet (769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Onyar

Onyar has an average annual temperature of 8.1°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.9°C / 20°F -17.8° / 6° 8.6
Feb -3.6°C / 26°F -14.9° / 11.1° 10.8
Mar 2.9°C / 37°F -8.4° / 18.8° 23.2
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -4.4° / 26.7° 23.8
May 15.2°C / 59°F 1.1° / 30.4° 34.9
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 6.7° / 33.6° 24.5
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 10.8° / 35.8° 25.7
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 8.3° / 34.2° 31.5
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 0.9° / 31.2° 23.3
Oct 7.3°C / 45°F -4° / 22.4° 18.3
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -11.7° / 15.8° 18.5
Dec -6.2°C / 21°F -16.9° / 5.7° 12.6
Onyar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below China avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area1,867.8 sq mi (4,837.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates43.8504°N, 81.7831°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below China avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M6.3 98 km
Jul 20, 2007 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China M5.6 115 km
Aug 8, 2017 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.3 98 km
Dec 10, 2000 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China M5.2 53 km
Aug 8, 2017 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.2 93 km
Jan 25, 2009 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 99 km
Sep 14, 2012 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M5.0 57 km
Jan 4, 2022 79 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.9 62 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 83 km
Aug 2, 2013 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M4.9 105 km
Jun 9, 2014 70 km N of Huocheng, China M4.8 124 km
Feb 29, 2016 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.8 138 km
Jan 17, 2001 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 125 km
Oct 16, 2011 northern Xinjiang, China M4.8 85 km
Feb 11, 2016 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M4.8 85 km
Sep 13, 1990 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China M4.8 10 km
Sep 28, 1995 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 149 km
Jan 22, 2015 68 km N of Xinyuan, China M4.8 127 km
Jul 14, 2000 77 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.7 53 km
Aug 4, 2013 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China M4.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in

Onyar has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Train Stations in Onyar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Onyar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ili Yining International AirportYINMedium Airport
Tekes Zhuque Airport-Small 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 Onyar

What is the population of Onyar?

Onyar has a population of 26,322 residents and is located in China. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,867.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Onyar?

Onyar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

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