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Weather & Climate in Tuogerigaizi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuogerigaizi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,662 ft (1,421 m) |
| Area | 254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8484°N, 81.4713°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 12, 2014 | 272 km ESE of Hotan, China | M6.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1992 | 169 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.7 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 267 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2008 | 222 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2008 | 221 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 244 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1990 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 259 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 225 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Mar 26, 2008 | 223 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 226 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 253 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 216 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 228 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 222 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 260 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2008 | 214 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Tuogerigaizi has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").