Turpan, China

Xinjiang · China

Turpan is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 317,443. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

317,443 Population

135 ft Elevation 41 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

0.9 in Annual Rain

Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population317,443

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain0.9 in/yr

Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Population	317,443
Elevation	135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates	42.9477°, 89.1789°
Timezone	Asia/Urumqi
Country	🇨🇳 China
State / Province	Xinjiang
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation	0.9 inches (23 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Turpan

Turpan is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 317,443. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Turpan

Turpan has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (33°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 75 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-6.4°C / 20°F	-10.5° / -2.4°	30.4
Feb	1.6°C / 35°F	-3.7° / 7°	30.6
Mar	11.4°C / 53°F	5.2° / 17.5°	0.8
Apr	20.5°C / 69°F	13.6° / 27.4°	0.8
May	26.7°C / 80°F	19.5° / 33.9°	0.9
Jun	31.5°C / 89°F	24.3° / 38.7°	2.5
Jul	33°C / 91°F	25.9° / 40.2°	2.3
Aug	31.4°C / 89°F	24° / 38.8°	2.1
Sep	25.2°C / 77°F	17.8° / 32.5°	1.3
Oct	15.5°C / 60°F	8.6° / 22.4°	1.5
Nov	5.1°C / 41°F	-0.1° / 10.3°	0.7
Dec	-4.2°C / 24°F	-7.8° / -0.5°	1.1

Turpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. Annual precipitation totals 0.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above China avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)

Geography

Elevation	135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates	42.9477°N, 89.1789°E
Timezone	Asia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.9"

98% below China avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 9, 2025.

Nov 27, 1992	108 km S of Turpan, China	M5.3	108 km
Jun 8, 2011	76 km W of Turpan, China	M5.1	76 km
Oct 18, 1999	131 km S of Turpan, China	M5.0	132 km
Jun 24, 2015	137 km SSW of Turpan, China	M5.0	137 km
Jun 8, 2011	62 km W of Turpan, China	M5.0	62 km
Jul 9, 2025	77 km W of Turpan, China	M4.9	78 km
Sep 17, 2024	52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China	M4.9	112 km
Jun 16, 2022	109 km WSW of Turpan, China	M4.9	109 km
Feb 27, 2022	139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China	M4.8	141 km
Sep 17, 1991	79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China	M4.8	101 km
Mar 13, 2003	128 km S of Turpan, China	M4.8	128 km
Jun 8, 2011	73 km WNW of Turpan, China	M4.8	74 km
Jul 22, 2019	108 km S of Ürümqi, China	M4.8	124 km
Mar 29, 2007	45 km SE of Ürümqi, China	M4.7	116 km
Oct 2, 2002	69 km N of Turpan, China	M4.6	69 km
May 20, 2016	61 km WNW of Turpan, China	M4.6	61 km
Jun 8, 2011	68 km WNW of Turpan, China	M4.6	68 km
Jun 4, 2008	98 km E of Ürümqi, China	M4.6	109 km
Aug 19, 2015	30 km E of Ürümqi, China	M4.5	136 km
Dec 9, 2009	79 km ENE of Ürümqi, China	M4.5	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.0 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.1 in
April	65°F (19°C)	0.0 in
May	78°F (26°C)	0.0 in
June	87°F (30°C)	0.2 in	Wettest
July	91°F (33°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	88°F (31°C)	0.1 in
September	76°F (25°C)	0.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.0 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.0 in

Turpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from 18°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Turpan

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Turpan Vocational and Technical College	University	-	,

Schools in Turpan

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
吐鲁番市特殊教育学校	-	-	-	-
Gaochang District No.3 Middle School	-	-	-	-
Turpan Gaochang District Secondary Vocational and Technical School	-	-	-	-
吐鲁番市高昌区第五中学	-	-	-	-
吐鲁番市特殊教育学校	-	-	-	-
高昌区第五小学	-	-	-	-

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Museums in Turpan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Jiaohe Ancient Uygur City Museum
Karez system Museum
Karez system Museum
Turpan Museum
坎兒井

Farmers Markets in Turpan

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
吐鲁番葡萄干市场

Hotels in Turpan

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hua Sheng Hotel

Karez Hotel

Maixi Lepu Hotel

Star Hotel CNY120〜（foreigner ok）星辰酒店

Tian pu yuan hotel

吐鲁番双城宾馆

Restaurants in Turpan

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Turpan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mixue Ice Cream & Tea

Train Stations in Turpan

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meiyaogou

Turpan North Railway Station

Turpan North Station

Xiaputule

Bus Stations in Turpan

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1467464580

CN #372578651

CN #860358948

吐鲁番市客运中心

Gas Stations in Turpan

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1028209438

CN #1028209439

CN #1115462622

CN #12914344501

CN #12982448358

CN #9936524523

CN #9936524524

PetroChina

Airports Near Turpan

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Turpan Jiaohe Airport	TLQ	Medium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Urumqi

Around Turpan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	4
Restaurants	10
Cafes	1
Supermarkets	3
Museums	1
Hotels	10
Parks	1
Police Stations	2
Places of Worship	3

Things to See Near Turpan

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)

• New Lookout
• View of mosque from old streets and houses

🇨🇳 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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What is the population of Turpan?

Turpan has a population of 317,443 residents and is located in China..

What is the weather like in Turpan?

Turpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.9 inches.

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