Yengisar, China

Xinjiang · China

Yengisar is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 276,641. Elevation: 4,259 ft (1,298 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

276,641 Population 209/sq mi density
4,259 ft Elevation 1,298 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
2.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population276,641
Density209/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain2.5 in/yr
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Population276,641
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Coordinates38.9258°, 76.1714°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation2.5 inches (64 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Yengisar

Yengisar is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 276,641. The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet (1,298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Yengisar

Yengisar has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-4°C). Average annual precipitation is 106 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4°C / 25°F -12.3° / 8° 3.1
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -7.9° / 15.5° 2.3
Mar 8.7°C / 48°F -3.1° / 24° 1.4
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 1.7° / 29.5° 15.9
May 20.3°C / 69°F 6.4° / 33.7° 16.1
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 12.8° / 36.6° 16.9
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 16.7° / 39.4° 16.7
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 14.2° / 36.6° 21.2
Sep 21°C / 70°F 9.8° / 32.9° 5.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 2.4° / 26.3° 1.5
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -6.1° / 19.2° 3.5
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -10.3° / 10.2° 1.9
Yengisar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Area1,322.4 sq mi (3,424.9 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates38.9258°N, 76.1714°E
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"
93% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.51"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 9, 2025.

Aug 27, 1998 118 km E of Kashgar, China M6.4 130 km
Mar 19, 1996 83 km NE of Kashgar, China M6.3 127 km
Feb 24, 2003 107 km E of Kashgar, China M6.3 119 km
Apr 11, 1997 82 km E of Kashgar, China M6.2 94 km
Apr 17, 1990 93 km W of Kashgar, China M6.0 123 km
Apr 6, 1997 87 km E of Kashgar, China M6.0 98 km
Jan 19, 2020 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M6.0 129 km
Apr 5, 1997 75 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 89 km
Jan 21, 1997 86 km E of Kashgar, China M5.9 94 km
May 4, 2003 105 km E of Kashgar, China M5.8 106 km
Apr 15, 1997 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.8 106 km
Mar 12, 2003 106 km N of Shache, China M5.7 119 km
Sep 1, 2003 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China M5.7 82 km
Aug 11, 2011 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China M5.6 136 km
Mar 1, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 80 km
Mar 19, 1998 84 km NE of Kashgar, China M5.6 126 km
Nov 30, 1993 45 km WSW of Kashgar, China M5.6 67 km
Aug 2, 1998 87 km E of Kashgar, China M5.6 101 km
Jan 12, 1994 49 km WSW of Kashgar, China M5.5 69 km
Oct 17, 1997 73 km E of Kashgar, China M5.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Coldest
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 (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Yengisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.5") and November the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Yengisar

Institution Type Founded Website
英吉沙县委党校 College - ,

Schools in Yengisar

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
英吉沙县特殊教育学校 - - - -
英吉沙县实验小学 - - - -
英吉沙县育才中学 - - - -
鲁英中学 - - - -
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Hotels in Yengisar

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dong Fang Jia RI Hotel

Train Stations in Yengisar

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yingjisha
Yingjisha

Airports Near Yengisar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kashgar Laining International AirportKHGLarge 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 Yengisar

What is the population of Yengisar?

Yengisar has a population of 276,641 residents and is located in China. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 1,322.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yengisar?

Yengisar 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 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.5 inches.

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