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Weather & Climate in Karaki, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9814°N, 81.2251°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 15, 2011 | 244 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1990 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2008 | 223 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 216 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 219 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 226 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 4, 2013 | 225 km ENE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 246 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 216 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 245 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 219 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1990 | 244 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 220 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 222 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1990 | 161 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°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 |
Karaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").