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Weather & Climate in Koktokay, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Koktokay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average31.9°F
41% below US avg
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,875 ft (1,181 m)
Area29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates47.2165°N, 89.8172°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 147 km 33 km
Sep 24, 2009 187 km SW of Khovd, Mongolia M5.0 71 km 17 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 149 km 10 km
Nov 25, 1998 91 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 56 km 33 km
Oct 2, 1990 118 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 32 km 33 km
Jul 19, 2013 74 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 71 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2003 103 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 43 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 57 km 8 km
Feb 20, 2008 171 km SE of Altay, China M4.6 37 km 24 km
Jun 4, 2007 120 km ESE of Altay, China M4.3 44 km 12 km
Sep 10, 2022 18 km WSW of Kezilexilike, China M4.2 121 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1991 228 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.2 136 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2011 130 km SE of Altay, China M4.1 52 km 10 km
Jul 31, 1998 247 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.0 150 km 33 km
Aug 28, 1998 155 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.0 90 km 33 km
Mar 26, 2005 90 km ESE of Altay, China M3.8 61 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 1°F (-18°C) 0.2 in
March 15°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
October 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in
December 0°F (-18°C) 0.3 in

Koktokay has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -5°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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