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Weather & Climate in Tacheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tacheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 1,541.3 sq mi (3,991.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7454°N, 82.9585°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.9 | 80 km | 23 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 85 km NNE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 103 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Eastern Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 28 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2018 | 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 80 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 93 km E of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M3.9 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 83 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Tacheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.4").