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Weather & Climate in Huoshilafu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huoshilafu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) |
| Area | 5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8664°N, 76.6958°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M6.4 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2017 | 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 47 km | 37 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1999 | 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 110 km | 137 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2017 | 143 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 172 km NE of Skardu, Pakistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 82 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 76 km W of Shache, China | M5.0 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 39 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 112 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1994 | 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1997 | 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2003 | 121 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 54 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 53 km SSW of Shache, China | M4.8 | 38 km | 31 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 137 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Huoshilafu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and November the driest (0.0").