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Shihezi, China

Xinjiang · China

Shihezi is a major city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 572,772. Elevation: 1,532 ft (467 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

572,772 Population 152,333/sq mi density
1,532 ft Elevation 467 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
6.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population572,772
Density152,333/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain6.0 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Population572,772
Population Density152,333 / sq mi
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Coordinates44.3023°, 86.0369°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation6.0 inches (153 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Shihezi

Shihezi is a major city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 572,772. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet (467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Shihezi

Shihezi has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (29°C), the coldest is Jan (-9°C). Average annual precipitation is 213 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9°C / 16°F -18.1° / 2.9° 5.0
Feb -4.4°C / 24°F -15.5° / 10.6° 6.1
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F -7.1° / 21.2° 14.7
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F -2.4° / 31.5° 14.7
May 20.8°C / 69°F 6.1° / 35.9° 24.9
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 12.6° / 40.8° 24.7
Jul 29°C / 84°F 16.8° / 41.8° 29.0
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 14.4° / 40.6° 24.8
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 5.1° / 35.8° 24.2
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F -0.8° / 24.3° 16.2
Nov 0.2°C / 32°F -12.3° / 15.8° 19.3
Dec -7.8°C / 18°F -17.2° / 2.2° 9.1
Shihezi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below China avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density152,333/sq mi
Coordinates44.3023°N, 86.0369°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 0.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 29, 2012 117 km E of Xinyuan, China M6.3 144 km
May 2, 1995 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China M5.5 125 km
Jan 9, 1996 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China M5.4 74 km
Feb 13, 2003 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China M5.3 46 km
Mar 29, 2013 71 km SSW of Changji, China M5.2 114 km
Aug 30, 2013 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China M5.1 136 km
Feb 22, 2015 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China M5.1 42 km
Oct 3, 1995 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China M5.1 124 km
Nov 8, 1994 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China M5.0 137 km
Jan 20, 2018 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China M5.0 133 km
Feb 8, 2010 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China M5.0 53 km
May 28, 2002 118 km ENE of Xinyuan, China M4.9 129 km
May 1, 2018 57 km WSW of Changji, China M4.9 76 km
Feb 13, 2003 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China M4.9 44 km
Jul 20, 2024 103 km S of Dushanzi, China M4.9 140 km
Feb 7, 2002 118 km WSW of Shihezi, China M4.8 118 km
Oct 7, 2002 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China M4.8 130 km
Jul 3, 2003 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China M4.8 54 km
Jun 24, 2013 130 km NE of Xinyuan, China M4.7 142 km
Dec 1, 1998 106 km SW of Shihezi, China M4.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in

Shihezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from 7°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Shihezi

Institution Type Founded Website
North District of Shihezi University University Visit →
Shihezi University University
Shihezi University University Visit →
Shihezi University Nanyuan New District University Visit →
中共石河子市委党校 College
体育学院 College
新疆石河子工程技术学校 College
石河子大学东区 University
石河子大学中区 University Visit →
石河子大学北苑新区 University Visit →
石河子大学南区 University Visit →
石河子老年大学 University

Schools in Shihezi

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
八师第二高级中学
电中驾校考试服务中心
党校
石河子高中学区
石河子大学护士学校
石河子第二十一中学
石河子第一小学
石河子第八中学
石河子卫生学校
石河子师范学校
石河子第六中学
鑫和驾校
石河子市第五中学
石河子第十一中学
石河子第十三中学
石河子第一中学
石河子第二十中学
新疆供销技工学校(石河子校区)
石河子第十六小学
石河子市职业技术学院
石河子职业技术学院
石河子第十九中学
石河子市第五中学
电中驾校考试服务中心
党校
石河子高中学区
石河子大学护士学校
石河子第二十一中学
石河子第一小学
石河子第八中学
石河子卫生学校
石河子师范学校
石河子第六中学
鑫和驾校
石河子第十一中学
石河子第十三中学
石河子第一中学
石河子第二十中学
新疆供销技工学校(石河子校区)
石河子第十六小学
石河子市职业技术学院
石河子职业技术学院
石河子第十九中学
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Radio Stations near Shihezi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shihezi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
军垦博物馆
周总理纪念馆

Libraries in Shihezi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
library of shihezi university0.0
Shihezi City Library0.0
北区图书馆0.0

Hotels in Shihezi

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7days inn
Starway Hotel
天富饭店
润昌蓝海钧华大饭店
爱派国际酒店
石河子宾馆

Restaurants in Shihezi

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

东苑餐厅
会泽食府
八毛凉皮
南苑餐厅
学苑餐厅
方圆餐饮广场
知味楼
知味苑
绿苑餐厅
面食广场

Cinemas in Shihezi

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

人民电影院

Castles in Shihezi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

新疆睿胜纺织股份有限公司

Train Stations in Shihezi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

石河子

Bus Stations in Shihezi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #884110361

Gas Stations in Shihezi

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1031557669
CN #1031557670
CN #1097264255
CN #1097264256
CN #668110206
CN #668110432
CN #668115090
CN #8602082298
PetroChina
PetroChina
新疆新捷四小区CNG加气站

Banks in Shihezi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
中国农业银行石河子分行
中国银行

Shopping Malls in Shihezi

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shihezi Wanda Plaza

Gyms in Shihezi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

室内田径馆

Breweries in Shihezi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
新疆张裕巴保男爵酒庄

Airports Near Shihezi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shihezi Huayuan AirportSHFSmall Airport
Shihezi Shandanhu General AirportSmall Airport
Shihezi Tuoling Mengpo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shihezi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post (Shihezi Branch)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

Around Shihezi

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 7
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Hotels 4
Parks 19
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shihezi

What is the population of Shihezi?

Shihezi has a population of 572,772 residents and is located in China. The population density is 152,333 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shihezi?

Shihezi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.0 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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