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Weather & Climate in Karamay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karamay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 79°F. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 2,986.1 sq mi (7,733.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5847°N, 84.8872°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Nov 30, 1996 | 46 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 130 km NE of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China | M4.6 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 129 km NE of Xinyuan, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 76 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 28 km SSE of Karamay, China | M4.4 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 67 km SSE of Karamay, China | M4.4 | 68 km | 37 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.1 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 109 km S of Karamay, China | M3.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China | M3.9 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 106 km WNW of Karamay, China | M3.8 | 107 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Karamay has a seasonal temperature swing of 79°F / from 4°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.8") and February the driest (0.1").