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Weather & Climate in Qaxa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaxa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 293 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6886°N, 83.4053°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.9 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 130 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Eastern Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 28 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2018 | 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 88 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 134 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Qaxa has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.3").