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Weather & Climate in Barkol, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barkol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 79°F. The area gets 318 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 118.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 690.2 sq mi (1,787.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5988°N, 93.0086°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 30, 2014 | 65 km ENE of Hami, China | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 216 km NNW of Hami, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 58 km E of Hami, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 81 km ENE of Hami, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Jan 24, 2012 | 83 km NE of Hami, China | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2023 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2019 | 237 km NNW of Hami, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 241 km NNW of Hami, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 23 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 55 km NE of Hami, China | M4.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 66 km NE of Hami, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 209 km ENE of Turpan, China | M4.1 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 210 km N of Hami, China | M4.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 206 km N of Hami, China | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 105 km W of Hami, China | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2005 | 177 km N of Hami, China | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 97 km W of Hami, China | M3.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 229 km NNW of Hami, China | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Barkol has a seasonal temperature swing of 79°F / from -0°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").