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Weather & Climate in Hoxtolgay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hoxtolgay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 2,580.7 sq mi (6,684.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5187°N, 86.0021°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 71 km | 30 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 117 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 143 km | 39 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 34 km | 18 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 125 km | 31 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China | M3.9 | 12 km | 31 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 13 km ESE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 123 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°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) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Hoxtolgay has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.2").