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Weather & Climate in Karabulak, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karabulak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 331 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,252 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,252 ft (2,820 m) |
| Area | 6,060.9 sq mi (15,697.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7306°N, 77.5419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
613 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M7.0 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 1998 | 118 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 83 km NE of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 107 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 84 km NE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 69 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Karabulak has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 18°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.5") and November the driest (0.0").