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Changji, China
Xinjiang · China
Changji is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 198,776. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 198,776 |
| Population Density | 131,640 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0078°, 87.3046° |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Xinjiang |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.1 inches (180 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.7 inches (4 cm) |
About Changji
Changji is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 198,776. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.
Climate in Changji
Changji has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 275 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below China avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 131,640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0078°N, 87.3046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Changji has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from 5°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Changji
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changji University | College | - | , |
| 新疆兵团警官高等专科学校 | University | - | , |
| 新疆农业技师培训学院 | College | - | , |
| 新疆农业职业技术大学（屯河校区） | University | - | , |
| 新疆农业职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 新疆农业职业技术工程学院 | College | - | , |
| 新疆科技职业技术学院 | College | - | Visit → |
| 昌吉职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 昌吉职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 昌吉职业技术学院 | College | - | Visit → |
| 石河子大学商学院 | University | - | , |
Schools in Changji
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 昌吉州第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 兵团一中十二师分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 兵团二中第十二师校区 | - | - | - | - |
| 昌吉州第四中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三坪中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 昌吉州第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 兵团一中十二师分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 兵团二中第十二师校区 | - | - | - | - |
| 昌吉州第四中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三坪中学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Changji
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changji Museum | ||||
| Changji Museum | ||||
| 新疆地质矿产博物馆 | ||||
| 新疆地质矿产博物馆 | ||||
| 昌吉市清代粮仓遗址博物馆 | ||||
| 昌吉市清代粮仓遗址博物馆 | ||||
| 昌吉恐龙馆 | ||||
| 昌吉恐龙馆 |
Farmers Markets in Changji
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九鼎农产品批发市场 | |||||
| 九鼎国际食品城 | |||||
| 亚中机电市场 | |||||
| 亚中机电市场 | |||||
| 信中建材综合市场 | |||||
| 八街市场 | |||||
| 新疆德港陶瓷批发市场 | |||||
| 荣和城标准化综合市场 | |||||
| 豫园春农贸批发市场 | |||||
| 钢城农贸市场 |
Hotels in Changji
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Changji
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Changji
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Changji
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Changji
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Changji
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Changji
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Changji
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Changji
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 丝绸之路滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 白云滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Changji
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | URC | Large Airport |
| Ürümqi Changji Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ürümqi South Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Urumqi Xishan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Changji
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Changji?
Changji has a population of 198,776 residents and is located in China. The population density is 131,640 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Changji?
Changji has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.