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Weather & Climate in Xekar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xekar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,842 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,842 ft (1,171 m) |
| Area | 5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8158°N, 77.3665°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
462 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 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 83 km NE of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 107 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.3 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 22 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 1991 | 118 km WSW of Aykol, China | M6.0 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 88 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 38 km | 23 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 84 km NE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 63 km | 22 km |
| Aug 2, 1998 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 41 km | 69 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 145 km ENE of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 54 km | 49 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 167 km ESE of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Xekar has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").