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Weather & Climate in Kostik, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kostik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 92.5 sq mi (239.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7868°N, 87.3308°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 92 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.8 | 138 km | 43 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 123 km | 39 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 149 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Kostik has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 6°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.2").