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Weather & Climate in Layka, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Layka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,662 ft (1,421 m) |
| Area | 253.5 sq mi (656.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0769°N, 79.7317°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M6.4 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China | M5.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 19 km N of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 140 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 152 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 152 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2012 | 51 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 2004 | 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 37 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 43 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 25 km SE of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 38 km NW of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 43 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 61 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 59 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Layka has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").