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Weather & Climate in Taxkowrük, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taxkowrük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8926°N, 81.3060°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 37 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| 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 | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Taxkowrük has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 12°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and September the driest (0.6").