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Xinjiang, China

Layka

Layka is a town in Xinjiang, China, 1,421 m above sea level. It has a population of about 29,032. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now14°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population29,032
Local time23:01
37.08° N, 79.73° EElevation 1,421 mUTC+6
The year in Laykaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100October
October: high / low18° / 6°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Layka at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Layka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 27%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°12°
Fri23 Oct25°13°
Sat24 Oct20°11°
Sun25 Oct13°5°
Mon26 Oct12°2°
Tue27 Oct13°3°
Wed28 Oct12°3°
Thu29 Oct13°4°
Fri30 Oct14°4°
Sat31 Oct14°5°

When to go to Layka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5451769388756874961005757
High1°6°14°22°26°30°31°30°25°18°10°3°
Low-8°-5°1°7°12°17°19°18°13°6°0°-6°
Rain (mm)2344912975312
Wet days110223321000

What's on in Layka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Layka

All monuments

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Layka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Layka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Qaghiliq 81 km ↘2015 · 146 km
6.3Hotan 144 km ↓1975 · 141 km
5.9Hotan 137 km ↓1975 · 135 km
5.8Hotan 139 km ↓1975 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Layka

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Layka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Layka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Layka.
What is the hottest month in Layka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Layka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Layka?
July is the wettest month with about 9 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.