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Weather & Climate in Qilan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qilan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5667°N, 79.6167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M7.0 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 92 km NW of Aksu, China | M6.1 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 143 km | 39 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 124 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 108 km W of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.3 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 112 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 151 km SW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 133 km | 29 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 122 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 158 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 131 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 132 km SSW of Aral, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Qilan has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.0").