All Countries
Weather & Climate in Suptay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suptay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 1,867.8 sq mi (4,837.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9422°N, 82.1267°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 91 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 90 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Dec 17, 1991 | 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 68 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 57 km | 37 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Suptay has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.4").