Hotan Weather Records (CHM00051828)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Hotan (CHM00051828), China, with 74 years of record.
Key Facts for Hotan
- Hotan (CHM00051828) is a weather station in China at 37.13 latitude and 79.93 longitude, 1,375 m (4,511 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1953 to 2026, 74 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Hotan still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Hotan set a daily record precipitation of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) on 23 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: China, 37.13 latitude, 79.93 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,375 m (4,511 ft).
- Period of record: 1953 to 2026, 74 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
7 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) | 17.7 C (63.9 F) | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| Feb | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| Mar | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -7.0 C (19.4 F) | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| Apr | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | 11.5 C (52.7 F) |
| May | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| Jun | 39.8 C (103.6 F) | 8.1 C (46.6 F) | 36.3 C (97.3 F) | 15.4 C (59.7 F) |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 38.0 C (100.4 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Aug | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 35.3 C (95.5 F) | 17.9 C (64.2 F) |
| Sep | 35.9 C (96.6 F) | 4.3 C (39.7 F) | 35.3 C (95.5 F) | 13.0 C (55.4 F) |
| Oct | 30.9 C (87.6 F) | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 21.2 C (70.2 F) | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 77 |
| 2026 | 47 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-20 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1997-07-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2000-07-13 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2006-08-02 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2013-08-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2015-08-22 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2024-07-30 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 2026-07-02 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2026-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 74.7 mm (2.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 27 January 1969 |
| Feb | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 24 February 2008 |
| Mar | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 23 March 2010 |
| Apr | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 24 April 2017 |
| May | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 6 May 1988 |
| Jun | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 15 June 2021 |
| Jul | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) | 6 July 1983 |
| Aug | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 22 August 2015 |
| Sep | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 16 September 1954 |
| Oct | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 22 October 2010 |
| Nov | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3 November 2018 |
| Dec | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 9 December 1994 |
Period of Record Coverage
1953 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 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 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 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 | 220 | 60% | No |
| 2014 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 150 | 41% | No |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 20 | 5% | No |
| 2019 | 72 | 20% | No |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 2025 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2026 | 217 | 59% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily rain (Provisional) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily low max (Provisional) | 19.7 C (67.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 43 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 48 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.7 C (74.7 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | all-time high min | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 0 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily low max | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 39 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 0 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min | 28.7 C (83.7 F) | 3.6 C (6.5 F) | 24 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 4 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Hotan, CN | all-time high min | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 1 year | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily low max | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 12 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily low max | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 12 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2026 | Hotan, CN | daily high min | 24.6 C (76.3 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 9 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1953 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 12.8 C | -0.45 C |
| 1954 | 11.7 C | -1.55 C |
| 1955 | 12.4 C | -0.92 C |
| 1956 | 13.0 C | -0.29 C |
| 1957 | 12.2 C | -1.10 C |
| 1958 | 12.9 C | -0.35 C |
| 1959 | 12.8 C | -0.49 C |
| 1960 | 12.7 C | -0.56 C |
| 1961 | 12.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1962 | 12.6 C | -0.72 C |
| 1963 | 13.3 C | +0.04 C |
| 1964 | 12.2 C | -1.07 C |
| 1965 | 13.0 C | -0.32 C |
| 1966 | 12.9 C | -0.37 C |
| 1967 | 11.8 C | -1.49 C |
| 1968 | 12.7 C | -0.59 C |
| 1969 | 12.4 C | -0.92 C |
| 1970 | 12.8 C | -0.47 C |
| 1971 | 13.1 C | -0.16 C |
| 1972 | 11.9 C | -1.41 C |
| 1973 | 13.0 C | -0.24 C |
| 1974 | 11.5 C | -1.75 C |
| 1975 | 12.0 C | -1.24 C |
| 1976 | 12.5 C | -0.78 C |
| 1977 | 13.0 C | -0.30 C |
| 1978 | 12.4 C | -0.93 C |
| 1979 | 13.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 1980 | 13.5 C | +0.22 C |
| 1981 | 12.6 C | -0.70 C |
| 1982 | 12.5 C | -0.78 C |
| 1983 | 12.7 C | -0.57 C |
| 1984 | 12.2 C | -1.10 C |
| 1985 | 13.2 C | -0.13 C |
| 1986 | 12.9 C | -0.43 C |
| 1987 | 13.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 1988 | 13.1 C | -0.15 C |
| 1989 | 12.5 C | -0.79 C |
| 1990 | 13.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 1991 | 12.6 C | -0.71 C |
| 1992 | 12.8 C | -0.47 C |
| 1993 | 12.8 C | -0.50 C |
| 1994 | 13.4 C | +0.13 C |
| 1995 | 12.3 C | -0.94 C |
| 1996 | 12.7 C | -0.59 C |
| 1997 | 14.0 C | +0.71 C |
| 1998 | 14.2 C | +0.93 C |
| 1999 | 14.4 C | +1.08 C |
| 2000 | 14.1 C | +0.78 C |
| 2001 | 14.3 C | +0.98 C |
| 2002 | 13.9 C | +0.58 C |
| 2003 | 13.8 C | +0.50 C |
| 2004 | 14.6 C | +1.28 C |
| 2005 | 13.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 2006 | 14.5 C | +1.23 C |
| 2007 | 15.3 C | +2.03 C |
| 2008 | 14.1 C | +0.78 C |
| 2009 | 15.1 C | +1.83 C |
| 2010 | 14.8 C | +1.51 C |
| 2011 | 14.4 C | +1.07 C |
| 2012 | 13.7 C | +0.45 C |
| 2014 | 13.8 C | +0.48 C |
| 2020 | 14.3 C | +1.03 C |
| 2021 | 14.4 C | +1.15 C |
| 2022 | 15.1 C | +1.84 C |
| 2023 | 15.3 C | +2.00 C |
| 2024 | 14.9 C | +1.63 C |
| 2025 | 15.6 C | +2.35 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade over 1953 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 67 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.5 C (0.4 to 0.6) per decade | 0.9 F (0.7 to 1.0) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 67 | Rise |
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
1953 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1997 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 74 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) | 1967 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) | 74 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 2015 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 73 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 2021 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 73 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 365 days | 1985 | 130 days | 73 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 1954 | 34.6 C (94.3 F) |
| 1955 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1956 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 1957 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1958 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 1959 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1960 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1961 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1962 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1963 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1964 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1965 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1966 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1967 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1968 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1969 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1970 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1971 | 40.3 C (104.5 F) |
| 1972 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1973 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1974 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1975 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1976 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1977 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1978 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1979 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1981 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1982 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1983 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 1984 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1985 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1986 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1987 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1988 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1989 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1990 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1991 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1992 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1993 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1994 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1995 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1996 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1997 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1998 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1999 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2000 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 2001 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 2002 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 2003 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2004 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2005 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 2006 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2007 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 2008 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2009 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2010 | 40.1 C (104.2 F) |
| 2011 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 2012 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 2013 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 2014 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 2015 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2016 | 16.6 C (61.9 F) |
| 2017 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 2018 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 2019 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2020 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 2021 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 2022 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2023 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 2024 | 40.3 C (104.5 F) |
| 2025 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2026 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1954 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) |
| 1955 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 1956 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 1957 | -12.4 C (9.7 F) |
| 1958 | -14.8 C (5.4 F) |
| 1959 | -18.6 C (-1.5 F) |
| 1960 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 1961 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1962 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1963 | -17.3 C (0.9 F) |
| 1964 | -14.6 C (5.7 F) |
| 1965 | -14.9 C (5.2 F) |
| 1966 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) |
| 1967 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 1968 | -13.4 C (7.9 F) |
| 1969 | -17.6 C (0.3 F) |
| 1970 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 1971 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 1972 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1973 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 1974 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 1975 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1976 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 1977 | -17.4 C (0.7 F) |
| 1978 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 1979 | -11.8 C (10.8 F) |
| 1980 | -13.2 C (8.2 F) |
| 1981 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 1982 | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| 1983 | -13.7 C (7.3 F) |
| 1984 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 1985 | -15.3 C (4.5 F) |
| 1986 | -11.8 C (10.8 F) |
| 1987 | -14.1 C (6.6 F) |
| 1988 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 1989 | -12.6 C (9.3 F) |
| 1990 | -11.3 C (11.7 F) |
| 1991 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 1992 | -12.7 C (9.1 F) |
| 1993 | -14.1 C (6.6 F) |
| 1994 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1995 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 1996 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 1997 | -10.5 C (13.1 F) |
| 1998 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1999 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2000 | -10.3 C (13.5 F) |
| 2001 | -13.2 C (8.2 F) |
| 2002 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 2003 | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| 2004 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2005 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2006 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2007 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2008 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2009 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2010 | -9.8 C (14.4 F) |
| 2011 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 2012 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) |
| 2013 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2014 | -12.3 C (9.9 F) |
| 2015 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 2016 | -11.8 C (10.8 F) |
| 2017 | -12.0 C (10.4 F) |
| 2018 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2019 | -11.0 C (12.2 F) |
| 2020 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 2021 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2022 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2023 | -18.6 C (-1.5 F) |
| 2024 | -12.4 C (9.7 F) |
| 2025 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2026 | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) |
| 1954 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1956 | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) |
| 1957 | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1958 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1959 | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1961 | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1962 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1964 | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) |
| 1965 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1966 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1967 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1968 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1969 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1970 | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1971 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1972 | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1974 | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1975 | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) |
| 1976 | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1977 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1979 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1981 | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1983 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1984 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1985 | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) |
| 1986 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1987 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1988 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1990 | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1991 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1992 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1993 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1994 | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1995 | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1996 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1997 | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) |
| 1998 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1999 | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 2001 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 2002 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2003 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2004 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2005 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2006 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2008 | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2009 | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2010 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2011 | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) |
| 2012 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2014 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 2015 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2017 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2018 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2019 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2020 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2021 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 2024 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1954 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1955 | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1956 | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1957 | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1958 | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1959 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1960 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1962 | 21.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1963 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1964 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1965 | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1966 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1967 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1968 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1969 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1970 | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1971 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1972 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1974 | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1975 | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1976 | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1977 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1979 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1981 | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1983 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1984 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1985 | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) |
| 1986 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1987 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1988 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1989 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1990 | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1991 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1992 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1993 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1995 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) |
| 1998 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1999 | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 2001 | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2002 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2005 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2008 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2010 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2011 | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) |
| 2012 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2013 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2014 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2015 | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2016 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2017 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2018 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2019 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2021 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 21.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2024 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 116 days |
| 1954 | 106 days |
| 1955 | 130 days |
| 1956 | 151 days |
| 1957 | 124 days |
| 1958 | 126 days |
| 1959 | 145 days |
| 1960 | 99 days |
| 1961 | 141 days |
| 1962 | 150 days |
| 1963 | 141 days |
| 1964 | 164 days |
| 1965 | 173 days |
| 1966 | 102 days |
| 1967 | 128 days |
| 1968 | 161 days |
| 1969 | 146 days |
| 1970 | 160 days |
| 1971 | 186 days |
| 1972 | 132 days |
| 1973 | 89 days |
| 1974 | 139 days |
| 1975 | 176 days |
| 1976 | 89 days |
| 1977 | 116 days |
| 1978 | 121 days |
| 1979 | 140 days |
| 1980 | 199 days |
| 1981 | 132 days |
| 1982 | 100 days |
| 1983 | 112 days |
| 1984 | 135 days |
| 1985 | 365 days |
| 1986 | 183 days |
| 1987 | 91 days |
| 1988 | 114 days |
| 1989 | 122 days |
| 1990 | 161 days |
| 1991 | 125 days |
| 1992 | 112 days |
| 1993 | 141 days |
| 1994 | 135 days |
| 1995 | 133 days |
| 1996 | 89 days |
| 1997 | 173 days |
| 1998 | 130 days |
| 1999 | 140 days |
| 2000 | 191 days |
| 2001 | 134 days |
| 2002 | 101 days |
| 2003 | 61 days |
| 2004 | 133 days |
| 2005 | 92 days |
| 2006 | 131 days |
| 2007 | 116 days |
| 2008 | 162 days |
| 2009 | 246 days |
| 2010 | 70 days |
| 2011 | 139 days |
| 2012 | 144 days |
| 2013 | 9 days |
| 2014 | 3 days |
| 2015 | 5 days |
| 2016 | 5 days |
| 2017 | 6 days |
| 2018 | 7 days |
| 2019 | 29 days |
| 2020 | 108 days |
| 2021 | 102 days |
| 2022 | 148 days |
| 2023 | 80 days |
| 2024 | 45 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 22 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
67 years with a frostAcross 67 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Hotan falls on 9 March and the median first autumn frost on 6 November, which leaves a median of 237 days between them.
In 1990 to 2025 the median growing season was 253 days. That is 21 days more than in 1953 to 1982.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1953 to 1982) | Recent period (1990 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 9 March | 14 March | 6 March | 8 days earlier | -2.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 6 November | 1 November | 11 November | 10 days later | +2.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 237 days | 232 days | 253 days | 21 days more | +5.3 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, 1953 to 2024A day with at least 10.4 mm (0.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 29.1 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 29.1 mm (1.1 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 1953 to 2024.
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: 37.6 mm (1.5 in) in 2021; 26.6 mm (1.0 in) in 1968; 21.1 mm (0.8 in) in 2022.
Climate Twins
2005 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2005 to 2025, Hotan had a mean temperature of 14.6 C (58.3 F) and 52.6 mm (2.1 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Khudjand (Tajikistan, 949 km away), Fergana (Uzbekistan, 795 km away) and Tamdy (Uzbekistan, 1,409 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khudjand | Tajikistan | 949 km (590 mi) | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 164.7 mm (6.5 in) | 1.84 |
| Fergana | Uzbekistan | 795 km (494 mi) | 14.2 C (57.5 F) | 174.7 mm (6.9 in) | 1.86 |
| Tamdy | Uzbekistan | 1,409 km (876 mi) | 14.5 C (58.0 F) | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) | 2.16 |
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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