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Tuwaite, China

Xinjiang · China

Tuwaite is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 24,685. Elevation: 4,331 ft (1,320 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,685 Population 97/sq mi density
4,331 ft Elevation 1,320 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population24,685
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain1.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Population24,685
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Coordinates37.3449°, 79.7681°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.3 inches (33 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Tuwaite

Tuwaite is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 24,685. The city sits at an elevation of 4,331 feet (1,320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Tuwaite

Tuwaite has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -8.1° / 1.1° 2.1
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -2.9° / 7.2° 2.0
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 4.8° / 16.4° 3.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24° 3.1
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15.7° / 28° 7.2
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 19.2° / 31.2° 11.0
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 20.7° / 32.8° 5.8
Aug 26°C / 79°F 20.1° / 31.8° 5.1
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 15.4° / 27.7° 4.0
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 8° / 21° 1.3
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 0.6° / 12° 0.5
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -5.8° / 3.5° 1.6
Tuwaite experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,331 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Area253.5 sq mi (656.6 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates37.3449°N, 79.7681°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.3"
97% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 3, 2015 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China M6.4 143 km
May 28, 1998 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China M5.6 82 km
May 28, 1998 19 km N of Zangguy, China M5.1 92 km
Jul 1, 2022 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China M5.0 100 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 146 km
Feb 15, 2004 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.8 133 km
Sep 9, 2012 51 km S of Zangguy, China M4.8 110 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 33 km
Jul 3, 2015 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 148 km
May 13, 2003 25 km SE of Zangguy, China M4.7 72 km
Jul 3, 2015 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 139 km
Sep 24, 2015 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 148 km
Nov 9, 2000 68 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.6 145 km
Nov 15, 2009 southern Xinjiang, China M4.6 62 km
Sep 4, 2012 43 km S of Zangguy, China M4.6 101 km
Sep 21, 2022 38 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.6 115 km
Jul 22, 2007 5 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.5 92 km
Jul 3, 2015 69 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.5 149 km
Jul 14, 2015 59 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.5 146 km
Aug 1, 2002 91 km SW of Hotan, China M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Tuwaite has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Tuwaite

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hotan Jade Museum
Hotan Museum

Farmers Markets in Tuwaite

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Beimu Agricultural Wholesale Market
China Hotan Jade Trading Center
Far East International Jade Market
Hongda International Grand Bazaar
Jingyu International Building Materials City
Sunday afternoon market
Sunday afternoon market
Tea and traditional medicine market
Tea and traditional medicine market
Underground market
Underground market
يىپەك يولى سودا شەھەرچىسى
玉都国际大巴扎
玉都国际大巴扎
玉龙集贸市场
艾提卡大巴扎 چوڭ بازار

Airports Near Tuwaite

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hotan AirportHTNMedium Airport
Private Runway-Small 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 Tuwaite

What is the population of Tuwaite?

Tuwaite has a population of 24,685 residents and is located in China. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 253.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuwaite?

Tuwaite has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches.

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