Artux climate
Artux (Xinjiang, China) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Artux climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 031 | −915 | −523 | 40.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 541 | −523 | 032 | 60.2 | 27 |
| Mar | 1558 | 235 | 847 | 60.2 | 10 |
| Apr | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 80.3 | 0 |
| May | 2883 | 1458 | 2170 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3596 | 2170 | 2883 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2068 | 2780 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1458 | 2170 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2068 | 745 | 1356 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1050 | −131 | 540 | 40.2 | 16 |
| Dec | 134 | −719 | −326 | 40.2 | 31 |
| Year | 3596 | −915 | 1356 | 1144.5 | 114 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55% | 66% | 2.4 | 9:39 |
| Feb | 48% | 66% | 3.3 | 10:39 |
| Mar | 35% | 61% | 4.6 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 26% | 61% | 5.7 | 13:12 |
| May | 27% | 60% | 6.6 | 14:21 |
| Jun | 24% | 54% | 7.2 | 14:58 |
| Jul | 24% | 54% | 7.0 | 14:43 |
| Aug | 27% | 56% | 6.1 | 13:43 |
| Sep | 30% | 45% | 5.2 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 31% | 42% | 4.0 | 11:04 |
| Nov | 40% | 49% | 2.8 | 9:56 |
| Dec | 54% | 59% | 2.1 | 9:22 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Artux is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C31 °F and lows −9 °C15 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.1 °C59.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (18 mm0.7 in), the driest is January (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in July to 55% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 9 km/h (5 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 14 cm).
Best time to visit Artux
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C31 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Artux
- Winter (December–February) — highs 031 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −915 to −5 °C23 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1558 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 235 to 14 °C58 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1050 to 28 °C82 °F, lows −131 to 14 °C58 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Artux compares
Compared with Kashgar, about 32 km to the southwest, Artux has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Artux is the 367th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 538th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Zhanaozen (Kazakhstan, BWk), Nukus (Uzbekistan, BWk) and Daşoguz (Turkmenistan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Kashgar 32 km · 13 °C56 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Shache 170 km · 14 °C57 °F · 74 mm2.9 in
- Tumxuk 247 km · 14 °C56 °F · 118 mm4.6 in
- Osh 302 km · 15 °C60 °F · 215 mm8.5 in
- Manas 303 km · 16 °C61 °F · 280 mm11 in
- Andijon 346 km · 18 °C64 °F · 247 mm9.7 in
- Bishkek 376 km · 13 °C56 °F · 387 mm15 in
- Fergana 382 km · 18 °C64 °F · 201 mm7.9 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Artux?
July is the warmest month in Artux, with an average high of 35 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Artux?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 0 °C (31 °F) and an average low of -9 °C (15 °F).
When does it rain the most in Artux?
May is the wettest month with about 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Artux?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.