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Qaxa, China

Xinjiang · China

Qaxa is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 10,175. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,175 Population 477/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population10,175
Density477/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population10,175
Population Density477 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates46.6886°, 83.4053°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.5 inches (72 cm)

About Qaxa

Qaxa is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 10,175. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Qaxa

Qaxa has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-7°C). Average annual precipitation is 260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7°C / 19°F -18.4° / 4.7° 15.8
Feb -3.6°C / 25°F -16.8° / 12.1° 13.5
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -8.9° / 21.1° 24.1
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F -3.8° / 30.2° 21.9
May 18.3°C / 65°F 2.5° / 34.8° 20.9
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 7.8° / 39.3° 28.1
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 13.9° / 40.3° 27.6
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 11.3° / 38.5° 18.2
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 0.9° / 34.4° 23.4
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F -3.4° / 25.3° 22.0
Nov -0.1°C / 32°F -14.7° / 16.8° 29.0
Dec -6°C / 21°F -17.3° / 5.5° 15.7
Qaxa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 293 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below China avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates46.6886°N, 83.4053°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below China avg
Snowfall 28.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 22, 2025.

Feb 1, 2019 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.3 17 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 147 km
Jul 12, 1998 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.2 122 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 140 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 84 km
Apr 22, 2011 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.9 145 km
Apr 20, 2008 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.9 84 km
Nov 9, 1999 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.7 109 km
Jun 28, 2000 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.6 130 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 127 km
Jun 19, 1990 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.6 85 km
May 21, 2018 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.6 130 km
Feb 20, 2004 Eastern Kazakhstan M4.6 113 km
Apr 17, 1997 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.4 116 km
Apr 23, 2011 28 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 147 km
Apr 22, 2025 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 150 km
May 15, 2018 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 141 km
Dec 6, 2009 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 106 km
Aug 2, 2015 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 88 km
Aug 19, 2004 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in

Qaxa has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Qaxa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
新疆塔城锡伯族博物馆

Airports Near Qaxa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tacheng Qianquan AirportTCGSmall 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 Qaxa

What is the population of Qaxa?

Qaxa has a population of 10,175 residents and is located in China. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qaxa?

Qaxa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches, with 28.5 inches of snow.

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