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Xalxikay, China

Xinjiang · China

Xalxikay is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 1,149. Elevation: 2,592 ft (790 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

1,149 Population 0/sq mi density
2,592 ft Elevation 790 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
15.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population1,149
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Population1,149
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Coordinates47.5225°, 86.2158°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.1 inches (384 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.4 inches (72 cm)

About Xalxikay

Xalxikay is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 1,149. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet (790 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Xalxikay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 304 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below China avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Area3,994.2 sq mi (10,345.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates47.5225°N, 86.2158°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below China avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 8, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.6 94 km
Aug 3, 1990 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.2 106 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 94 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 96 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 93 km
Sep 27, 1990 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 103 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 50 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 53 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 50 km
Mar 20, 2006 112 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan M4.6 150 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 105 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 29 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 71 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 36 km
Sep 29, 2013 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China M4.3 114 km
Aug 19, 2014 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.3 126 km
Jul 5, 2022 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 90 km
Feb 27, 2012 63 km WSW of Altay, China M4.1 85 km
Aug 31, 2012 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China M4.1 101 km
Mar 1, 2013 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Xalxikay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Xalxikay

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burqin Kaerqisi AirportSmall 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 Xalxikay

What is the population of Xalxikay?

Xalxikay has a population of 1,149 residents and is located in China. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,994.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xalxikay?

Xalxikay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches, with 28.4 inches of snow.

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