Zepu, China

Full City Profile

51,691 Population 136/sq mi density

4,177 ft Elevation 1,273 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Zepu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Area	381.5 sq mi (988.0 km²)
Population Density	136/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1887°N, 77.2708°W
Timezone	Asia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"

96% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 14, 2025.

Jul 3, 2015	57 km WNW of Zangguy, China	M6.4	112 km
Jan 21, 1997	86 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.9	145 km
May 4, 2003	105 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.8	138 km
Mar 12, 2003	106 km N of Shache, China	M5.7	131 km
Mar 1, 1997	73 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.6	142 km
Feb 25, 2003	119 km N of Shache, China	M5.4	144 km
Apr 12, 1997	78 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.3	147 km
Jan 20, 2017	46 km WSW of Shache, China	M5.3	49 km
Mar 30, 2003	116 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.3	148 km
Jan 29, 1997	100 km N of Shache, China	M5.2	126 km
Dec 24, 1995	84 km WNW of Zangguy, China	M5.2	86 km
Jun 4, 2003	113 km NNE of Shache, China	M5.2	138 km
Mar 15, 2003	111 km E of Kashgar, China	M5.1	145 km
May 30, 1997	65 km WSW of Zangguy, China	M5.1	135 km
Jul 1, 2022	24 km NNW of Zangguy, China	M5.0	145 km
Jul 8, 2014	130 km NE of Shache, China	M5.0	150 km
Nov 23, 1996	76 km W of Shache, China	M5.0	82 km
May 7, 2008	144 km WSW of Zangguy, China	M4.9	148 km
Jul 3, 2015	57 km W of Zangguy, China	M4.9	123 km
Jul 24, 2015	66 km WNW of Zangguy, China	M4.9	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.0 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.1 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.0 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.0 in	Driest
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.0 in

Zepu has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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