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Zhawa, China

Xinjiang · China

Zhawa is a mid-size city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 52,165. Elevation: 4,380 ft (1,335 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

52,165 Population 5/sq mi density
4,380 ft Elevation 1,335 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
1.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population52,165
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain1.4 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Population52,165
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Coordinates37.2142°, 79.6290°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.4 inches (35 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Zhawa

Zhawa is a mid-size city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 52,165. The city sits at an elevation of 4,380 feet (1,335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Zhawa

Zhawa has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -8.1° / 1.1° 2.1
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -2.9° / 7.2° 2.0
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 4.8° / 16.4° 3.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24° 3.1
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15.7° / 28° 7.2
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 19.2° / 31.2° 11.0
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 20.7° / 32.8° 5.8
Aug 26°C / 79°F 20.1° / 31.8° 5.1
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 15.4° / 27.7° 4.0
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 8° / 21° 1.3
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 0.6° / 12° 0.5
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -5.8° / 3.5° 1.6
Zhawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 78°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 4,380 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Area9,887.2 sq mi (25,607.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.2142°N, 79.6290°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

66 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 M6.4 133 km
May 28, 1998 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China M5.6 72 km
May 28, 1998 19 km N of Zangguy, China M5.1 83 km
May 30, 1997 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China M5.1 140 km
Jul 1, 2022 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China M5.0 91 km
Jul 24, 2015 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.9 142 km
Jul 3, 2015 57 km W of Zangguy, China M4.9 134 km
Feb 15, 2004 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.8 116 km
Sep 9, 2012 51 km S of Zangguy, China M4.8 92 km
Feb 6, 2004 55 km WNW of Hotan, China M4.8 26 km
Jul 3, 2015 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.8 149 km
Jul 3, 2015 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 138 km
Jul 3, 2015 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 129 km
Sep 24, 2015 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China M4.7 139 km
Jul 3, 2015 southern Xinjiang, China M4.7 144 km
May 13, 2003 25 km SE of Zangguy, China M4.7 57 km
Jun 6, 1994 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China M4.6 141 km
Sep 21, 2002 61 km W of Zangguy, China M4.6 137 km
Sep 21, 2022 38 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.6 107 km
Nov 9, 2000 68 km NW of Zangguy, China M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 47°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°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 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in

Zhawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°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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Schools in Zhawa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zawa 1st High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zhawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Zhawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Gas Stations in Zhawa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrochina

Airports Near Zhawa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hotan AirportHTNMedium Airport
Private Runway-Small Airport

Post Offices in Zhawa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
中国邮政

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 Zhawa

What is the population of Zhawa?

Zhawa has a population of 52,165 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 9,887.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhawa?

Zhawa 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 78°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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