Kuqa Weather Records (CHM00051644)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kuqa (CHM00051644), China, with 76 years of record.
Key Facts for Kuqa
- Kuqa (CHM00051644) is a weather station in China at 41.72 latitude and 82.95 longitude, 1,100 m (3,609 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 2026, 76 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kuqa still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kuqa set a daily record precipitation of 10.0 mm (0.4 in) on 4 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: China, 41.72 latitude, 82.95 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,100 m (3,609 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 2026, 76 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
12 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) | 4.9 C (40.8 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| Feb | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | -23.4 C (-10.1 F) | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| Mar | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | -14.9 C (5.2 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -2.4 C (27.7 F) | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | 4.1 C (39.4 F) |
| May | 36.2 C (97.2 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | 32.6 C (90.7 F) | 6.3 C (43.3 F) |
| Jun | 39.3 C (102.7 F) | 6.4 C (43.5 F) | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| Jul | 41.5 C (106.7 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 38.7 C (101.7 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Aug | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | 34.3 C (93.7 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Sep | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 35.1 C (95.2 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| Oct | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | -3.1 C (26.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | -25.4 C (-13.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 45 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 24 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 2025-07-27 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2026-07-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2026-07-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 58.6 mm (2.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 28 January 1959 |
| Feb | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 4 February 2016 |
| Mar | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 20 March 2022 |
| Apr | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) | 4 April 1953 |
| May | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) | 9 May 1958 |
| Jun | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 14 June 1960 |
| Jul | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) | 8 July 2026 |
| Aug | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 14 August 1966 |
| Sep | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) | 4 September 1978 |
| Oct | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) | 19 October 1995 |
| Nov | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 7 November 1963 |
| Dec | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 18 December 2017 |
Period of Record Coverage
1951 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 207 | 57% | No |
| 2014 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2015 | 135 | 37% | No |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 24 | 7% | No |
| 2019 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2025 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2026 | 218 | 60% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 October 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.9 C (64.2 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 68 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 19.3 C (66.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 69 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | monthly rain (Provisional) | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) | 48 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 31 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | monthly high min (Provisional) | 25.3 C (77.5 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 67 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.1 C (95.2 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 68 years | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 22 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | all-time rain (Provisional) | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 0 years | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 21 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | monthly rain (Provisional) | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 60 years | 72 of 100 (Major) |
| 4 August 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) | 4 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 July 2026 | Kuqa, CN | daily rain | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 36 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
68 complete years, 1951 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 11.6 C | -0.04 C |
| 1952 | 11.7 C | +0.10 C |
| 1953 | 11.9 C | +0.32 C |
| 1954 | 10.2 C | -1.38 C |
| 1955 | 11.2 C | -0.36 C |
| 1956 | 12.3 C | +0.68 C |
| 1957 | 11.9 C | +0.26 C |
| 1958 | 12.1 C | +0.46 C |
| 1959 | 11.8 C | +0.18 C |
| 1960 | 11.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1961 | 12.2 C | +0.58 C |
| 1962 | 11.5 C | -0.11 C |
| 1963 | 12.4 C | +0.79 C |
| 1964 | 11.9 C | +0.27 C |
| 1965 | 12.5 C | +0.91 C |
| 1966 | 11.8 C | +0.17 C |
| 1967 | 10.8 C | -0.75 C |
| 1968 | 12.1 C | +0.47 C |
| 1969 | 11.4 C | -0.15 C |
| 1970 | 11.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1971 | 12.2 C | +0.58 C |
| 1972 | 11.6 C | -0.03 C |
| 1973 | 12.3 C | +0.71 C |
| 1974 | 11.1 C | -0.45 C |
| 1975 | 11.2 C | -0.44 C |
| 1976 | 10.5 C | -1.10 C |
| 1977 | 11.5 C | -0.14 C |
| 1978 | 11.3 C | -0.29 C |
| 1979 | 11.7 C | +0.06 C |
| 1980 | 12.3 C | +0.75 C |
| 1981 | 11.2 C | -0.42 C |
| 1982 | 11.9 C | +0.27 C |
| 1983 | 11.6 C | +0.01 C |
| 1984 | 10.8 C | -0.78 C |
| 1985 | 11.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1986 | 11.9 C | +0.29 C |
| 1987 | 11.9 C | +0.30 C |
| 1988 | 11.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 1989 | 11.7 C | +0.10 C |
| 1990 | 12.0 C | +0.44 C |
| 1991 | 11.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 1992 | 11.3 C | -0.32 C |
| 1993 | 11.4 C | -0.20 C |
| 1994 | 11.9 C | +0.30 C |
| 1995 | 11.4 C | -0.24 C |
| 1996 | 10.9 C | -0.67 C |
| 1997 | 12.2 C | +0.65 C |
| 1998 | 12.0 C | +0.39 C |
| 1999 | 12.2 C | +0.63 C |
| 2000 | 11.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 2001 | 11.8 C | +0.21 C |
| 2002 | 12.1 C | +0.46 C |
| 2003 | 10.9 C | -0.73 C |
| 2004 | 11.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 2005 | 11.1 C | -0.51 C |
| 2006 | 11.3 C | -0.30 C |
| 2007 | 12.0 C | +0.44 C |
| 2008 | 11.3 C | -0.34 C |
| 2009 | 11.7 C | +0.15 C |
| 2010 | 11.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 2011 | 11.1 C | -0.49 C |
| 2012 | 10.5 C | -1.09 C |
| 2020 | 11.2 C | -0.39 C |
| 2021 | 11.1 C | -0.53 C |
| 2022 | 11.9 C | +0.34 C |
| 2023 | 11.8 C | +0.25 C |
| 2024 | 11.8 C | +0.16 C |
| 2025 | 12.2 C | +0.58 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1951 to 2025 is -0.02 C (-0.08 to 0.03) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.04 F (-0.15 to 0.06) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 68 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.02 C (-0.08 to 0.03) per decade | -0.04 F (-0.15 to 0.06) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 68 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 68 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.2 C (-0.3 to -0.2) per decade | -0.4 F (-0.5 to -0.3) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 68 | Fall |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1951 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.5 C (106.7 F) | 1956 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 76 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) | 1955 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) | 76 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 2026 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 2026 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 168 days | 2007 | 95 days | 75 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1952 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1953 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 1954 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1955 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1956 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1957 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1958 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1959 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1961 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1962 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1963 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1964 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1965 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1966 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1967 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1968 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1969 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1970 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1971 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1972 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1973 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1974 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1975 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1976 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1977 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1978 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1979 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1980 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1981 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1982 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1983 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1984 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1985 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1986 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1987 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1988 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1989 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1990 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1991 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1992 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1993 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1994 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1995 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1996 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1997 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1998 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1999 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.8 C (105.4 F) |
| 2001 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 2002 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 2003 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 2004 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2005 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 2006 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 2007 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 2008 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2009 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2010 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2011 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2012 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 2013 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2014 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 2015 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 2016 | 13.0 C (55.4 F) |
| 2017 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 2018 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 2019 | 18.4 C (65.1 F) |
| 2020 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 2021 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2022 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2023 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 2024 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 2025 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 2026 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | -20.2 C (-4.4 F) |
| 1952 | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) |
| 1953 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 1954 | -25.4 C (-13.7 F) |
| 1955 | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) |
| 1956 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1957 | -15.3 C (4.5 F) |
| 1958 | -18.4 C (-1.1 F) |
| 1959 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1960 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 1961 | -17.3 C (0.9 F) |
| 1962 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 1963 | -17.9 C (-0.2 F) |
| 1964 | -14.2 C (6.4 F) |
| 1965 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 1966 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 1967 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 1968 | -16.9 C (1.6 F) |
| 1969 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 1970 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1971 | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| 1972 | -15.3 C (4.5 F) |
| 1973 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 1974 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) |
| 1975 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 1976 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 1977 | -23.4 C (-10.1 F) |
| 1978 | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) |
| 1979 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 1980 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1981 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 1982 | -14.7 C (5.5 F) |
| 1983 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1984 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1985 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 1986 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1987 | -16.3 C (2.7 F) |
| 1988 | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| 1989 | -14.1 C (6.6 F) |
| 1990 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1991 | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| 1992 | -17.0 C (1.4 F) |
| 1993 | -14.6 C (5.7 F) |
| 1994 | -18.7 C (-1.7 F) |
| 1995 | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| 1996 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) |
| 1997 | -13.7 C (7.3 F) |
| 1998 | -19.0 C (-2.2 F) |
| 1999 | -14.6 C (5.7 F) |
| 2000 | -12.6 C (9.3 F) |
| 2001 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2002 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 2003 | -20.8 C (-5.4 F) |
| 2004 | -18.6 C (-1.5 F) |
| 2005 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 2006 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 2007 | -18.1 C (-0.6 F) |
| 2008 | -23.7 C (-10.7 F) |
| 2009 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2010 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 2011 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2012 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 2013 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 2014 | -17.9 C (-0.2 F) |
| 2015 | -15.8 C (3.6 F) |
| 2016 | -16.8 C (1.8 F) |
| 2017 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2018 | -17.9 C (-0.2 F) |
| 2019 | -16.2 C (2.8 F) |
| 2020 | -15.2 C (4.6 F) |
| 2021 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 2022 | -15.8 C (3.6 F) |
| 2023 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 2024 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 2025 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2026 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1953 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1954 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1955 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1956 | 18.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1957 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1958 | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1960 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1962 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1963 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1964 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1965 | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1966 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1969 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1970 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1971 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1972 | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1973 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1974 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1975 | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1976 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1977 | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1981 | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1982 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1984 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1985 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1987 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1990 | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1991 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1992 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1994 | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1995 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1996 | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1997 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1999 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2000 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2001 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2002 | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) |
| 2003 | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2005 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2008 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2010 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2011 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2012 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 2013 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2014 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2015 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2016 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2019 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2020 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2021 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2022 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2024 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1953 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1954 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1955 | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1956 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1958 | 61.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1959 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1960 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1961 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1962 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1963 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1965 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1966 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1968 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1970 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1973 | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1974 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1975 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1976 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1977 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1978 | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1981 | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1982 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1984 | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1985 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1986 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1987 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1991 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1992 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1994 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1995 | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1997 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2001 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2003 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2004 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2008 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 18.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2012 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2013 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2014 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2015 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2017 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2018 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2020 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2022 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2023 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2024 | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 58 days |
| 1952 | 112 days |
| 1953 | 86 days |
| 1954 | 127 days |
| 1955 | 116 days |
| 1956 | 94 days |
| 1957 | 104 days |
| 1958 | 122 days |
| 1959 | 125 days |
| 1960 | 115 days |
| 1961 | 91 days |
| 1962 | 151 days |
| 1963 | 140 days |
| 1964 | 120 days |
| 1965 | 115 days |
| 1966 | 84 days |
| 1967 | 77 days |
| 1968 | 126 days |
| 1969 | 147 days |
| 1970 | 122 days |
| 1971 | 114 days |
| 1972 | 126 days |
| 1973 | 89 days |
| 1974 | 126 days |
| 1975 | 130 days |
| 1976 | 115 days |
| 1977 | 75 days |
| 1978 | 117 days |
| 1979 | 97 days |
| 1980 | 110 days |
| 1981 | 95 days |
| 1982 | 68 days |
| 1983 | 107 days |
| 1984 | 90 days |
| 1985 | 113 days |
| 1986 | 77 days |
| 1987 | 62 days |
| 1988 | 86 days |
| 1989 | 101 days |
| 1990 | 138 days |
| 1991 | 123 days |
| 1992 | 129 days |
| 1993 | 72 days |
| 1994 | 96 days |
| 1995 | 73 days |
| 1996 | 61 days |
| 1997 | 129 days |
| 1998 | 81 days |
| 1999 | 114 days |
| 2000 | 163 days |
| 2001 | 73 days |
| 2002 | 91 days |
| 2003 | 54 days |
| 2004 | 119 days |
| 2005 | 91 days |
| 2006 | 69 days |
| 2007 | 168 days |
| 2008 | 100 days |
| 2009 | 118 days |
| 2010 | 57 days |
| 2011 | 94 days |
| 2012 | 73 days |
| 2013 | 7 days |
| 2014 | 3 days |
| 2015 | 5 days |
| 2016 | 5 days |
| 2017 | 2 days |
| 2018 | 5 days |
| 2019 | 37 days |
| 2020 | 106 days |
| 2021 | 62 days |
| 2022 | 77 days |
| 2023 | 60 days |
| 2024 | 71 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 5 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
68 years with a frostAcross 68 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kuqa falls on 18 March and the median first autumn frost on 29 October, which leaves a median of 224 days between them.
In 1989 to 2025 the median growing season was 220 days. That is 12 days fewer than in 1951 to 1980.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -1.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1951 to 1980) | Recent period (1989 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 18 March | 16 March | 19 March | 3 days later | +1.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 29 October | 1 November | 28 October | 4 days earlier | -0.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 224 days | 232 days | 220 days | 12 days fewer | -1.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
65 years, 1951 to 2023A day with at least 14.5 mm (0.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 50.8 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 28.3 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | Longer than the 65 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 65 years of values from 1951 to 2023.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 56.3 mm (2.2 in) in 1958; 38.0 mm (1.5 in) in 1979; 37.5 mm (1.5 in) in 1997.
Climate Twins
2004 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2004 to 2025, Kuqa had a mean temperature of 11.5 C (52.6 F) and 67.9 mm (2.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Shache (China, 606 km away), Bachu (China, 426 km away) and Kashi (China, 639 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shache | China | 606 km (377 mi) | 11.9 C (53.3 F) | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 0.87 |
| Bachu | China | 426 km (265 mi) | 12.2 C (53.9 F) | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) | 0.91 |
| Kashi | China | 639 km (397 mi) | 11.8 C (53.2 F) | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1.04 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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