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Weather & Climate in Kizilsu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kizilsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 337 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,069 ft (1,545 m) |
| Area | 6,060.9 sq mi (15,697.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8760°N, 76.4460°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
522 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 27, 1998 | 118 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 107 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 83 km NE of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 25 km | 28 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 57 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 93 km W of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 54 km | 23 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 45 km WSW of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 84 km NE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 58 km | 69 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Jan 12, 1994 | 49 km WSW of Kashgar, China | M5.5 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 50 km | 49 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Kizilsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 15°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").