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Weather & Climate in Tekes, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tekes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 324 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 1,867.8 sq mi (4,837.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2167°N, 81.8397°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 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 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 77 km | 19 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 60 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 56 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Tekes has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.4").