Weather & Climate in Saparbay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saparbay 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 337 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,333 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 | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,333 ft (2,235 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9189°N, 78.7228°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
429 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 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 92 km NW of Aksu, China | M6.1 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 124 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 59 km | 39 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 112 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.3 | 29 km | 17 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 108 km W of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 35 km | 3 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 151 km SW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 158 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 43 km | 39 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 122 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 34 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Saparbay 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").
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