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Weather & Climate in Motge, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 318 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1,285 m) |
| Area | 2,580.7 sq mi (6,684.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8128°N, 85.7974°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.6 | 129 km | 58 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 40 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 133 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 76 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 131 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 91 km | 24 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 109 km | 39 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 75 km | 37 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 92 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Motge has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from 0°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.2").