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Weather & Climate in Yak'airike, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yak'airike experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 5,812.3 sq mi (15,053.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1960°N, 76.9651°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M6.4 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 82 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 87 km E of Kashgar, China | M6.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 75 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.4 | 150 km | 49 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 78 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 23 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 80 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1997 | 100 km N of Shache, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 113 km NNE of Shache, China | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 76 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 67 km |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 111 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1999 | 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 127 km | 137 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Yak'airike has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and November the driest (0.0").