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Weather & Climate in Burqin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 3,994.2 sq mi (10,345.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7028°N, 86.8638°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 135 km | 58 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 63 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 89 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China | M3.9 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 13 km ESE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 142 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Burqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 6°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.3").