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Weather & Climate in Paikeqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paikeqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 79°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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,973 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,973 ft (1,211 m) |
| Area | 249.5 sq mi (646.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5501°N, 77.2083°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 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 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Aug 27, 1998 | 118 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 107 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 122 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 115 km | 69 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 115 km | 49 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 116 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 80 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 51 km | 37 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 78 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 103 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Paikeqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").