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Weather & Climate in Qarqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 332 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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 1,516.3 sq mi (3,927.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5839°N, 81.3664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 15, 1999 | 27 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 34 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 42 km NNW of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 93 km NNW of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 64 km NNE of Aral, China | M4.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 60 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 107 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Qarqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 13°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.7") and January the driest (0.1").