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Yawa, China

Xinjiang · China

Yawa is a mid-size city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 33,949. Elevation: 4,262 ft (1,299 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

33,949 Population 3/sq mi density
4,262 ft Elevation 1,299 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population33,949
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain1.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Population33,949
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Coordinates37.4119°, 79.5143°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.4 inches (35 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Yawa

Yawa is a mid-size city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 33,949. The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet (1,299 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 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Yawa

Yawa 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
Yawa 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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Area9,887.2 sq mi (25,607.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.4119°N, 79.5143°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

76 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 M6.4 120 km
May 28, 1998 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China M5.6 59 km
Dec 24, 1995 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China M5.2 145 km
May 28, 1998 19 km N of Zangguy, China M5.1 69 km
May 30, 1997 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China M5.1 133 km
Jul 1, 2022 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China M5.0 76 km
Jul 24, 2015 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.9 128 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 124 km
Sep 9, 2012 51 km S of Zangguy, China M4.8 96 km
Feb 15, 2004 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.8 118 km
Jul 3, 2015 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.8 135 km
Aug 26, 2011 149 km N of Zangguy, China M4.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 13 km
Jul 3, 2015 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 131 km
May 13, 2003 25 km SE of Zangguy, China M4.7 54 km
Jul 3, 2015 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 117 km
Sep 24, 2015 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 124 km
Jul 3, 2015 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 124 km
Sep 4, 2012 43 km S of Zangguy, China M4.6 87 km
Sep 21, 2002 61 km W 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 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 77°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 26°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Yawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 23°F in January to 79°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 Yawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Airports Near Yawa

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 Yawa

What is the population of Yawa?

Yawa has a population of 33,949 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 9,887.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yawa?

Yawa 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 1.4 inches.

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