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Wu'erqi, China

Xinjiang · China

Wu'erqi is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 16,400. Elevation: 4,232 ft (1,290 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

16,400 Population 2/sq mi density
4,232 ft Elevation 1,290 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
1.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population16,400
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain1.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Population16,400
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Coordinates37.3202°, 79.5593°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.4 inches (35 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Wu'erqi

Wu'erqi is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 16,400. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1,290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Wu'erqi

Wu'erqi has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 75 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -12.1° / 7.9° 3.5
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -7.6° / 16.7° 3.9
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F -2° / 26.9° 0.6
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 3.7° / 32.7° 4.9
May 22.6°C / 73°F 9.2° / 35.9° 6.6
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 14.4° / 38.1° 27.4
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 18.7° / 41.3° 12.0
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 16.9° / 38.3° 8.2
Sep 23°C / 73°F 11.4° / 34.7° 7.2
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 4.8° / 27.6° 0.1
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F -4.8° / 20.4° 0.6
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -10.5° / 10° 0.6
Wu'erqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 78°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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Area9,887.2 sq mi (25,607.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.3202°N, 79.5593°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.4"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 M6.4 125 km
May 28, 1998 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China M5.6 64 km
May 28, 1998 19 km N of Zangguy, China M5.1 74 km
May 30, 1997 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China M5.1 135 km
Jul 1, 2022 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China M5.0 82 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 127 km
Jul 24, 2015 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.9 133 km
Jul 3, 2015 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.8 141 km
Feb 15, 2004 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.8 115 km
Sep 9, 2012 51 km S of Zangguy, China M4.8 93 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 15 km
May 13, 2003 25 km SE of Zangguy, China M4.7 53 km
Jul 3, 2015 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 136 km
Jul 3, 2015 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 121 km
Jul 3, 2015 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 130 km
Sep 24, 2015 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 130 km
Sep 17, 2015 southern Xinjiang, China M4.6 146 km
Sep 21, 2002 61 km W of Zangguy, China M4.6 132 km
Jun 6, 1994 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.6 145 km
Nov 9, 2000 68 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in

Wu'erqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Wu'erqi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Train Stations in Wu'erqi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

昆玉
昆玉东

Airports Near Wu'erqi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hotan AirportHTNMedium Airport
Private RunwaySmall 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 Wu'erqi

What is the population of Wu'erqi?

Wu'erqi has a population of 16,400 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 9,887.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wu'erqi?

Wu'erqi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.4 inches.

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