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Weather & Climate in Aqsu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aqsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,671 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,671 ft (1,119 m) |
| Area | 5,565.7 sq mi (14,415.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1842°N, 80.2792°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
356 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M7.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 92 km NW of Aksu, China | M6.1 | 93 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 124 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 97 km | 29 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 108 km W of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.3 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 112 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 131 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 122 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 98 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 127 km W of Aykol, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Aqsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.7") and November the driest (0.0").