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Weather & Climate in Tumxuk, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tumxuk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,606 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 92,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8698°N, 79.0612°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 27, 1998 | 118 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 58 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 108 km W of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 151 km SW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.3 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 158 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 39 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 131 km W of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1991 | 132 km SSW of Aral, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 113 km NNE of Shache, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 127 km W of Aykol, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 188 km NNE of Shache, China | M5.1 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 186 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 130 km NE of Shache, China | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 111 km WNW of Tumxuk, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 154 km SSE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2000 | 162 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 150 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in |
Tumxuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 21°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").