The accurate representation of variability of isotopic composition of modern precipitation based on long-term continuous monitoring is vital for interpreting hydrological and climatic processes. Based on measurements of δH and δO of 353 precipitation samples from five stations in the Alpine Mountains of Central Asia (ACA) during 2013-2015, the spatiotemporal variability of isotopic composition of precipitation and its controlling factors under multiple timescales were explored. Results showed that (1) the stable isotopes in precipitation at multiple timescales displayed an obviously inconsistent trend, especially in winter. (2) δO composition of precipitation (δO) under multiple timescales had a significant correlation with the variability of air temperature, except for in the case of the synoptic scale, while the correlation was weak between precipitation amount and variability in altitude. (3) The westerly wind had a stronger influence on the ACA, the southwest monsoon had an important influence on the transport of water vapor in the Kunlun Mountains region, and Arctic water vapor had a higher contribution to the region of the Tianshan Mountains. (5) The contribution rate of recycled vapor to precipitation ranged from 15.44 to 24.11 %, and the composition of moisture source of precipitation in arid inland areas of Northwestern China exhibited spatial heterogeneity. The results of this study improve our understanding of the regional water cycle and will enable the optimization of the allocation of regional water resources.
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