Karamay
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Karamay month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Karamay are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low -18°C), and September the wettest (about 15 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.9 | -18.2 | 4 | 6.8 |
| February | -6.0 | -14.1 | 3 | 7.9 |
| March | 8.5 | -1.1 | 9 | 9.0 |
| April | 20.9 | 8.9 | 9 | 10.7 |
| May | 27.3 | 15.4 | 11 | 11.8 |
| June | 33.1 | 21.8 | 8 | 12.6 |
| July | 35.2 | 23.7 | 7 | 12.5 |
| August | 32.5 | 21.3 | 11 | 11.4 |
| September | 24.9 | 14.1 | 15 | 10.1 |
| October | 13.9 | 4.9 | 11 | 8.3 |
| November | 2.2 | -4.7 | 7 | 6.6 |
| December | -8.2 | -14.1 | 6 | 5.8 |
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01 · OverviewKaramay, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Karamay took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Karamay
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Karamay
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Karamay
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Karamay
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Karamay
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Karamay
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karamay
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01 · Q&AWhere is Karamay located and what are its coordinates?
Karamay is situated in China at geographic coordinates 45.5847, 84.8872 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Karamay?
Karamay has a recorded population of approximately 261,445 and observes the Asia/Urumqi time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Karamay?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Karamay include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Karamay?
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