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Qarek, China

Xinjiang · China

Qarek is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 29,946. Elevation: 4,131 ft (1,259 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,946 Population 5/sq mi density
4,131 ft Elevation 1,259 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population29,946
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain1.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Population29,946
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Coordinates38.3722°, 76.9903°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation1.6 inches (40 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Qarek

Qarek is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 29,946. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet (1,259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Qarek

Qarek has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5°C). Average annual precipitation is 71 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C / 23°F -10.6° / 0.6° 8.4
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -5° / 6.6° 3.1
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 2.7° / 15.6° 4.6
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.5° / 23.6° 4.6
May 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.8° 8.8
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.3° 8.6
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.5° 13.5
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.1° 8.3
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27° 7.2
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 5° / 20.7° 0.5
Nov 5°C / 41°F -2° / 12° 1.6
Dec -2.4°C / 28°F -7.4° / 2.6° 1.6
Qarek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 81°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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Area5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates38.3722°N, 76.9903°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

330 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Jul 3, 2015 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China M6.4 144 km
Aug 27, 1998 118 km E of Kashgar, China M6.4 146 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 139 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 129 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 130 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 123 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 127 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 140 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 119 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 116 km
Sep 1, 2003 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China M5.7 147 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 134 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 118 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 131 km
Feb 25, 2003 119 km N of Shache, China M5.4 128 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 25 km
Apr 12, 1997 78 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 123 km
Mar 30, 2003 116 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 131 km
Apr 6, 1997 80 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 128 km
Feb 24, 2003 103 km E of Kashgar, China M5.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Qarek has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 24°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and November the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Qarek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
莎车县图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Qarek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tash Baziri
农贸市场

Train Stations in Qarek

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

托洛拉克

Airports Near Qarek

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shache AirportQSZMedium 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 Qarek

What is the population of Qarek?

Qarek has a population of 29,946 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 5,812.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qarek?

Qarek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.

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