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Weather & Climate in Qaghiliq, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaghiliq experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 329 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 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,390 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,390 ft (1,338 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8826°N, 77.4126°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 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 | 81 km | 20 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 75 km | 37 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 53 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 19 km N of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 76 km W of Shache, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 39 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 112 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 53 km SSW of Shache, China | M4.8 | 28 km | 31 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 83 km NNE of Shache, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 112 km W of Shache, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 133 km |
| Sep 24, 2015 | 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 71 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 128 km WSW of Shache, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 121 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 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 | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Qaghiliq has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 15°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").