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Saparbay, China

Xinjiang · China

Saparbay is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 3,004. Elevation: 7,333 ft (2,235 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3,004 Population 2,044/sq mi density
7,333 ft Elevation 2,235 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Saparbay

Saparbay is a township of Akqi County in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Located in the east of the county, it covers an area of 2,066 kilometres with a population of 3,004, the main ethnic group is Kyrgyz. The township has 3 administrative villages and 7 unincorporated villages under jurisdiction, its seat is at Saparbay Village (色帕巴依).

People

Population3,004
Density2,044/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation7,333 ft (2,235 m)
Population3,004
Population Density2,044 / sq mi
Elevation7,333 ft (2,235 m)
Coordinates40.9189°, 78.7228°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (160 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Saparbay

Saparbay is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 3,004. The city sits at an elevation of 7,333 feet (2,235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Saparbay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 337 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,333 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,333 ft (2,235 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density2,044/sq mi
Coordinates40.9189°N, 78.7228°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below China avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M7.0 38 km
Feb 14, 2005 92 km NW of Aksu, China M6.1 108 km
Feb 25, 1991 118 km WSW of Aykol, China M6.0 63 km
Jan 22, 2024 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.8 40 km
Jan 29, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.7 32 km
Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.5 33 km
May 4, 2014 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 96 km
Feb 25, 2024 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 41 km
Mar 11, 2013 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.4 139 km
Jan 22, 2024 124 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.4 47 km
Apr 19, 2009 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 59 km
Feb 15, 2005 97 km NW of Aksu, China M5.3 109 km
Jan 25, 2024 112 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 40 km
Feb 20, 2009 southern Xinjiang, China M5.3 29 km
May 9, 2020 108 km W of Aykol, China M5.3 15 km
Jan 22, 2024 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 38 km
Jan 23, 2024 119 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 35 km
Aug 23, 1994 151 km SW of Aykol, China M5.3 98 km
Aug 12, 2016 158 km W of Aykol, China M5.2 43 km
Jan 22, 2024 122 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.1 in

Saparbay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.0").

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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 Saparbay

What is the population of Saparbay?

Saparbay has a population of 3,004 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2,044 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saparbay?

Saparbay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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