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Weather & Climate in Yilkiqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yilkiqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 80°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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,341 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9611°N, 77.2492°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 59 km | 37 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 19 km N of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 76 km W of Shache, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 39 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 112 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 83 km NNE of Shache, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 53 km SSW of Shache, China | M4.8 | 12 km | 31 km |
| Sep 24, 2015 | 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 88 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 128 km WSW of Shache, China | M4.7 | 125 km | 121 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 112 km W of Shache, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 133 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 114 km WSW of Shache, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 120 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in |
Yilkiqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 22°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").