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Weather & Climate in Toqsun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toqsun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 325 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 1.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7916°N, 88.6545°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 30, 1999 | 153 km SSW of Turpan, China | M5.5 | 125 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 108 km S of Turpan, China | M5.3 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 42 km | 21 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1999 | 131 km S of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 137 km SSW of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 114 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 31 km | 32 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 44 km | 40 km |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Toqsun has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 15°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").