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Weather & Climate in Khorgos, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khorgos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 4,031.4 sq mi (10,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2234°N, 80.3852°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 30, 1993 | 11 km SSW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Jun 13, 2009 | 12 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 41 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 58 km | 35 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 91 km E of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 122 km | 72 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 53 km NNW of Huocheng, China | M4.6 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1991 | 61 km NE of Qapqal, China | M4.6 | 103 km | 64 km |
| May 13, 1990 | 18 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 41 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.6 | 95 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Khorgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.5").