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Weather & Climate in Qongkur, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qongkur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,211 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 2,077.7 sq mi (5,381.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1222°N, 87.1125°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 76 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.8 | 104 km | 43 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 86 km SW of Belyashi, Russia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 111 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in |
Qongkur has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.3").