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Weather & Climate in Kalasu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalasu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 81°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 3,996 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3062°N, 77.5055°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 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 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 107 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 148 km | 69 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 49 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 116 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 68 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 80 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 78 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 113 km NNE of Shache, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 103 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1997 | 100 km N of Shache, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 33 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Kalasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 23°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").