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Weather & Climate in Korla, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,100 ft (945 m) |
| Area | 2,848.8 sq mi (7,378.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7606°N, 86.1523°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 2, 1993 | 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 138 km SE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.2 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 105 km WNW of Korla, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 114 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 136 km WNW of Korla, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2009 | 130 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 21 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 14 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 140 km ENE of Kuqa, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 108 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 98 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Feb 3, 1991 | 65 km W of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 104 km | 41 km |
| Jun 3, 2004 | 122 km E of Kuqa, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 35 km SSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 75 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.7 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 68 km E of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 137 km ENE of Kuqa, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in |
Korla has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 19°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.0").