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Oymak, China

Xinjiang · China

Oymak is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 15,187. Elevation: 1,709 ft (521 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

15,187 Population 7/sq mi density
1,709 ft Elevation 521 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
8.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population15,187
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain8.8 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Population15,187
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Coordinates47.8781°, 86.9896°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation8.8 inches (223 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Oymak

Oymak is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 15,187. The city sits at an elevation of 1,709 feet (521 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Oymak

Oymak has an average annual temperature of 6°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 278 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.6°C / 11°F -25.2° / 0.7° 16.7
Feb -8.9°C / 16°F -24.2° / 3° 16.1
Mar -0.4°C / 31°F -13.9° / 14.5° 17.8
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F -5.6° / 25° 19.9
May 15.5°C / 60°F -1.1° / 30.6° 19.8
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 5.6° / 35° 28.2
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 11° / 36.5° 25.5
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 8.1° / 34.5° 18.3
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F -3.1° / 30.4° 31.5
Oct 5.3°C / 42°F -7.1° / 19.2° 33.4
Nov -4.6°C / 24°F -23.1° / 10.2° 36.1
Dec -10.8°C / 12°F -23.6° / -0.1° 15.2
Oymak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,709 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below China avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Area2,286.8 sq mi (5,922.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates47.8781°N, 86.9896°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below China avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M6.6 143 km
Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 106 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 145 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 65 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 113 km
Nov 23, 2001 Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.8 133 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 98 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 141 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 43 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 52 km
Aug 19, 2014 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.3 129 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 138 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 28 km
Sep 15, 2003 90 km NNE of Altay, China M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Oymak has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 7°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Oymak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burqin Kanas AirportKJIMedium Airport
Burqin Kaerqisi AirportSmall 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 Oymak

What is the population of Oymak?

Oymak has a population of 15,187 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,286.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oymak?

Oymak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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