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Qulukay, China

Xinjiang · China

Qulukay is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 10,447. Elevation: 2,785 ft (849 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

10,447 Population 46/sq mi density
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
9.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population10,447
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Population10,447
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Coordinates43.9558°, 81.6622°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation9.5 inches (241 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Qulukay

Qulukay is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 10,447. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet (849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Qulukay

Qulukay has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 301 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.3°C / 19°F -13.5° / -1.1° 21.4
Feb -3.6°C / 26°F -9.1° / 2° 22.1
Mar 5.5°C / 42°F -0.6° / 11.6° 21.2
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21.1° 30.5
May 18.4°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.6° 31.1
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.5° 26.5
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.5° 29.0
Aug 23°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.8° 18.8
Sep 18°C / 64°F 10° / 26° 15.2
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 3.5° / 18.7° 24.3
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -2.1° / 9.3° 33.5
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -9.9° / 1° 27.3
Qulukay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area229.2 sq mi (593.6 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates43.9558°N, 81.6622°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"
75% below China avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 M6.3 101 km
Jul 20, 2007 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China M5.6 130 km
Aug 8, 2017 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.3 101 km
Aug 8, 2017 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M5.2 95 km
Dec 10, 2000 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China M5.2 38 km
Jan 25, 2009 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 101 km
Sep 14, 2012 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M5.0 71 km
Aug 2, 2013 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China M4.9 113 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 68 km
Jan 4, 2022 79 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.9 77 km
Feb 29, 2016 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.8 138 km
Jun 9, 2014 70 km N of Huocheng, China M4.8 109 km
Jan 17, 2001 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 112 km
Feb 11, 2016 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China M4.8 99 km
Jan 22, 2015 68 km N of Xinyuan, China M4.8 136 km
Oct 16, 2011 northern Xinjiang, China M4.8 88 km
Sep 13, 1990 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China M4.8 10 km
Sep 28, 1995 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 135 km
Jul 14, 2000 77 km W of Xinyuan, China M4.7 68 km
Jul 2, 2021 88 km SSE of Qapqal, China M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Qulukay has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 10°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Ski Resorts Near Qulukay

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
赛里木湖滑雪场 0.0 $0
赛里木湖滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Qulukay

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ili Yining International AirportYINMedium 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 Qulukay

What is the population of Qulukay?

Qulukay has a population of 10,447 residents and is located in China. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 229.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qulukay?

Qulukay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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