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Weather & Climate in Chira, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 323 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Area | 5,449.3 sq mi (14,113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0000°N, 80.7896°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 5, 1992 | 169 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.7 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 173 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1990 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2002 | 91 km SW of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 45 km WSW of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 110 km S of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1999 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 1995 | 170 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 75 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1990 | 161 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2001 | 153 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kashitashi, China | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 46 km SW of Hotan, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Chira has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 20°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").