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Weather & Climate in Ālā'ĕr, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ālā'ĕr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 78°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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 1,516.3 sq mi (3,927.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5418°N, 81.2657°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Mar 8, 2012 | 128 km S of Aral, China | M5.9 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.7 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 132 km SSW of Aral, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 42 km NNW of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 107 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 64 km NNE of Aral, China | M4.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 68 km NNE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 48 km SW of Aykol, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 80 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1995 | 80 km WSW of Kuqa, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Feb 23, 1992 | 92 km ENE of Aksu, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 91 km WSW of Kuqa, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 47 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 58 km NNE of Aral, China | M4.7 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 20 km W of Aykol, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Ālā'ĕr has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").