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Weather & Climate in Besterek, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Besterek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 304 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,049 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 2,580.7 sq mi (6,684.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3041°N, 85.8798°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.6 | 87 km | 58 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 59 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 90 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 63 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 76 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 44 km | 24 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 56 km | 39 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 60 km | 37 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 78 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Besterek has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.3").