Shache, China

Full City Profile

860,800 Population
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Shache experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Coordinates38.4167°N, 77.2406°E
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 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 M6.4 133 km
Aug 27, 1998 118 km E of Kashgar, China M6.4 139 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 133 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 126 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 126 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 126 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 119 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 137 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 113 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 106 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 130 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 117 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 130 km
Feb 25, 2003 119 km N of Shache, China M5.4 119 km
Apr 12, 1997 78 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 121 km
Jan 17, 2020 103 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.3 146 km
Mar 30, 2003 116 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 123 km
Apr 6, 1997 80 km E of Kashgar, China M5.3 126 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 47 km
Jan 4, 2003 88 km E of Kashgar, China M5.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.0 in

Shache has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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