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Yeyik, China

Xinjiang · China

Yeyik is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 3,751. Elevation: 9,085 ft (2,769 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,751 Population 15/sq mi density
9,085 ft Elevation 2,769 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
1.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Yeyik

Yeyik is a township in central Niya County (Minfeng), Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on the upper reaches of the Yeyik River (叶亦克河).

People

Population3,751
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain1.6 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation9,085 ft (2,769 m)
Population3,751
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation9,085 ft (2,769 m)
Coordinates36.6667°, 83.2333°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation1.6 inches (41 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Yeyik

Yeyik is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 3,751. The city sits at an elevation of 9,085 feet (2,769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Yeyik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 332 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,085 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,085 ft (2,769 m)
Area254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates36.6667°N, 83.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 0.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 4, 2022.

Feb 12, 2014 272 km ESE of Hotan, China M6.9 103 km
Jun 25, 2020 278 km SE of Hotan, China M6.3 140 km
Aug 12, 2012 281 km SE of Hotan, China M6.2 129 km
Feb 12, 2014 267 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.7 116 km
Sep 15, 2011 244 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.3 73 km
Feb 11, 2014 259 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.2 100 km
Mar 22, 2014 253 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 124 km
Jun 25, 2020 276 km SE of Hotan, China M5.0 132 km
Feb 12, 2014 260 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.9 117 km
Jun 25, 2020 277 km SE of Hotan, China M4.9 132 km
Feb 15, 2014 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M4.7 118 km
Feb 4, 2013 225 km ENE of Hotan, China M4.7 122 km
Jun 26, 2020 279 km SE of Hotan, China M4.7 146 km
Feb 13, 2014 258 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.7 109 km
Feb 15, 2018 253 km SE of Hotan, China M4.7 134 km
Feb 7, 2011 226 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.7 118 km
Aug 14, 2012 283 km SE of Hotan, China M4.7 133 km
Feb 12, 2014 246 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 107 km
Feb 12, 2014 258 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 105 km
Jul 4, 2020 274 km SE of Hotan, China M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.0 in

Yeyik has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 21°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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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 Yeyik

What is the population of Yeyik?

Yeyik has a population of 3,751 residents and is located in China. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 254.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yeyik?

Yeyik has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.

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