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Weather & Climate in Dongmazar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongmazar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,605 ft (794 m) |
| Area | 1,867.8 sq mi (4,837.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8314°N, 81.8506°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 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 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 68 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 105 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 25 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 83 km | 72 km |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 88 km SSE of Qapqal, China | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Dongmazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 11°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").