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Weather & Climate in Chapchal, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chapchal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 1,725.6 sq mi (4,469.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8356°N, 81.1476°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 70 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 37 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 99 km | 72 km |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 77 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Chapchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 13°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and September the driest (0.5").