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Xekar, China

Xinjiang · China

Xekar is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 1,613. Elevation: 3,842 ft (1,171 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,613 Population 0/sq mi density
3,842 ft Elevation 1,171 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population1,613
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Population1,613
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Coordinates39.8158°, 77.3665°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (58 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)

About Xekar

Xekar is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 1,613. The city sits at an elevation of 3,842 feet (1,171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Xekar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,842 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Area5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.8158°N, 77.3665°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below China avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 0.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

462 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 2, 2025.

Aug 27, 1998 118 km E of Kashgar, China M6.4 17 km
Mar 19, 1996 83 km NE of Kashgar, China M6.3 61 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 26 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 49 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 44 km
Jan 19, 2020 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M6.0 22 km
Feb 25, 1991 118 km WSW of Aykol, China M6.0 150 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 49 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 55 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 38 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 45 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 51 km
Mar 19, 1998 84 km NE of Kashgar, China M5.6 57 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 63 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 41 km
Aug 11, 2011 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.6 33 km
Mar 11, 2013 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.4 35 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 54 km
May 4, 2014 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 91 km
Feb 25, 2003 119 km N of Shache, China M5.4 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Xekar has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Xekar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Xinjiang Fruit (Payzawat) Wholesale Market

Train Stations in Xekar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Xekar

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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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 Xekar

What is the population of Xekar?

Xekar has a population of 1,613 residents and is located in China. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,812.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xekar?

Xekar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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