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Weather & Climate in Qong Bora, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qong Bora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 322 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,285 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,285 ft (1,306 m) |
| Area | 1,725.6 sq mi (4,469.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5453°N, 80.9991°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 28, 2013 | 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M6.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 35 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 77 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 24 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 133 km | 72 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 88 km SSE of Qapqal, China | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1991 | 61 km NE of Qapqal, China | M4.6 | 88 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Qong Bora has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and September the driest (0.5").