What's the geography and climate like in Kashgar?

Kashgar is located in the middle of Eurasia, southwest of Xinjiang, China. It borders Taklimakan Desert in the east, Keping County and Awati in the northeast, Atushi County, Wuqia County and Akto County in the northwest, Pishan County in the southeast, Tajikistan in the west and Afghanistan and Pakistan in the southwest. The total length of the border is 888 kilometers. Neighboring countries include Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and India. The total area of the region is 654.38+6200 square kilometers, with a width of about 750 kilometers from east to west and a length of 535 kilometers from north to south.

Kashgar is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with an open side, south Tianshan Mountain in the north, Pamir Plateau in the west, Karakorum Mountain in the south and Taklimakan Desert in the east. The alluvial plains of Yarkant River and Kashigar River surrounded by mountains and deserts are like green gems embedded in them.

The whole terrain inclines from southwest to northeast. Geomorphic contour lines are composed of stable structural units, such as Tarim basin, Tianshan mountain and Kunlun mountain geosyncline fold belt. The humid airflow in the Indian Ocean is difficult to reach, and the cold airflow in the Arctic Ocean is also difficult to penetrate, resulting in the arid and hot desert landscape in the warm temperate zone of Kashgar. The melting water of snow and ice in mountainous areas created conditions for the development of oases, forming two famous oases, Kashgar and Yeerqiang River. The highest Chageli Peak in China is 86 1 1 m above sea level, the lowest Taklimakan Desert is 1 100 m above sea level, and the average elevation in Kashgar is 1289 m.

Kashi region is located in the abdomen of Central Asia, restricted by geographical environment, and belongs to the continental arid climate zone of warm temperate zone. The four seasons in this area are distinct, the illumination time is long, the annual and daily temperature changes greatly, the precipitation is scarce and evaporation is strong. Summer is hot, but the hot summer period is short; There is no severe cold in winter, but the low temperature period is long; It is windy, windy and dusty in spring and summer.

Due to the complex terrain and great climate difference, it can be roughly divided into five regions:

First, the climate zone of Kashgar Plain. Including the vast alluvial plain in northern and central Kashgar, the annual average temperature is 1 1.4℃ to1.7℃, the annual precipitation is 39-664 mm, and the four seasons are distinct. The annual and daily changes of temperature are large, and the precipitation changes significantly. Long sunshine, strong evaporation and dry climate. The low temperature period is long in winter and long and hot in summer. The temperature rises rapidly in spring, and it is often very cold in late spring; Autumn is short and the temperature drops quickly. There are many strong winds and sandstorms in spring. Days of frequent floating dust.

Second, the desert desert climate zone. South of Kashgar, east of Mohammad and northeast of Yecheng belong to Taklimakan Desert. The continental climate is extremely remarkable, with the annual average temperature above 1 1℃. It is cold in winter, extremely hot in summer, and the temperature changes dramatically. Precipitation is scarce, the climate is dry, the annual precipitation is below 40 mm, there are many sandstorms and strong sunshine.

Third, the mountainous and hilly climate zone. In the middle of Yecheng, in the north of Bachu and Jiashi, in the hilly area of Shufu and Yengisar, in the west of shache, the altitude is 1500-3000m. The annual average temperature is below 1 1℃, the winter is long and the summer is short, and the annual precipitation is over 70 mm, mainly in summer, with occasional heavy rain or even torrential rain and flash floods. The mountainous valley area has a suitable climate, with hot summer and warm winter.

Fourth, the Pamirs climate zone. Mainly Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County. The annual average temperature is below 5℃, with long and cold winters and mild summers. There is less precipitation, mainly concentrated in spring and summer. There are many windy days, plenty of sunshine, strong radiation and sunny weather.

5. Kunlun Mountain Climate Zone. It mainly includes the south of Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County and the south of Yecheng County. The annual average temperature is below 5℃, the mountain peaks are covered with snow all year round, the climate is cold, the air is dry, there is low pressure and lack of oxygen, there are many storms, and the weather is changeable. The whole year can be divided into cold and warm seasons. ?