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Weather & Climate in Kashitashi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kashitashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 61°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 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,219 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,219 ft (2,810 m) |
| Area | 2,356.3 sq mi (6,102.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3043°N, 79.9146°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 5, 1992 | 169 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 173 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1990 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 176 km ENE of Thang, India | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 140 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 152 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 154 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 152 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 176 km ENE of Thang, India | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2012 | 51 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 2004 | 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 37 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 25 km SE of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1992 | 174 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 36 km |
| Nov 15, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in |
Kashitashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 14°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").