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Xinjiang, China

Puka

Puka is a locality in Xinjiang, China, 1,648 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now14°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population–
Local time21:42
36.94° N, 79.55° EElevation 1,648 mUTC+6
The year in Pukaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec91October
October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Puka at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

19 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Weather in Puka

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°8°
Fri23 Oct22°8°
Sat24 Oct18°9°
Sun25 Oct10°5°
Mon26 Oct9°2°
Tue27 Oct10°1°
Wed28 Oct10°3°
Thu29 Oct11°4°
Fri30 Oct12°3°
Sat31 Oct12°3°

When to go to Puka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565265949485808598915758
High0°4°12°20°24°27°29°28°23°16°9°2°
Low-8°-5°0°6°11°15°18°17°12°5°-1°-6°
Rain (mm)3467151913108422
Wet days110123221000

What's on in Puka

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

Monuments and museums in Puka

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Puka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Qaghiliq 81 km ↘2015 · 137 km
6.3Hotan 144 km ↓1975 · 129 km
5.9Hotan 137 km ↓1975 · 125 km
5.8Hotan 139 km ↓1975 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Puka

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

Places near Puka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Puka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Puka.
What is the hottest month in Puka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Puka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Puka?
June is the wettest month with about 19 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.