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Weather & Climate in Karakabak, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Karakabak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 297 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 60.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area1,541.3 sq mi (3,991.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.7679°N, 83.1470°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 60.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Feb 1, 2019 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.3 18 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1998 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.2 108 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 103 km 11 km
Apr 22, 2011 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.9 146 km 25 km
Apr 20, 2008 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.9 85 km 23 km
Nov 6, 1997 85 km NNE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.7 140 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1999 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.7 89 km 33 km
May 21, 2018 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.6 117 km 37 km
Feb 20, 2004 Eastern Kazakhstan M4.6 93 km 10 km
Jun 19, 1990 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.6 92 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2000 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.6 116 km 33 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 142 km 33 km
Apr 17, 1997 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.4 103 km 33 km
Dec 6, 2009 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 85 km 18 km
Apr 23, 2011 28 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 148 km 8 km
Apr 22, 2025 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 149 km 10 km
May 15, 2018 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 123 km 16 km
Aug 2, 2015 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 87 km 37 km
Aug 19, 2004 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 135 km 32 km
Mar 1, 2013 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.1 143 km 31 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Karakabak has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 10°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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