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Sishilichengzi, China

Xinjiang · China

Sishilichengzi is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 8,722. Elevation: 3,468 ft (1,057 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

8,722 Population 230/sq mi density
3,468 ft Elevation 1,057 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
2.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Sishilichengzi

Sishilichengzi is a town in Yanqi Hui Autonomous County in the Bayin'gholin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang, in Northwestern China. According to the 2010 Chinese census, the town has a population of 8,908 people.

People

Population8,722
Density230/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain2.9 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Population8,722
Population Density230 / sq mi
Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Coordinates41.9619°, 86.4767°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation2.9 inches (73 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Sishilichengzi

Sishilichengzi is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 8,722. The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet (1,057 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Sishilichengzi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Area37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates41.9619°N, 86.4767°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 19, 2025.

Feb 2, 1993 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China M5.7 40 km
Oct 3, 2000 105 km WNW of Korla, China M5.2 129 km
Apr 5, 2018 138 km SE of Sishilichengzi, China M5.2 139 km
Mar 18, 1995 northern Xinjiang, China M5.2 79 km
Jun 6, 1991 northern Xinjiang, China M5.1 103 km
Aug 10, 2015 114 km E of Sishilichengzi, China M5.0 114 km
Jan 8, 2012 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China M5.0 87 km
Jun 16, 2022 109 km WSW of Turpan, China M4.9 138 km
May 12, 2009 130 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China M4.9 149 km
Mar 24, 2009 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China M4.9 83 km
May 27, 1997 14 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China M4.9 78 km
Mar 20, 1996 98 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China M4.8 98 km
Jul 22, 2019 108 km S of Ürümqi, China M4.8 137 km
Jul 2, 2010 108 km E of Sishilichengzi, China M4.8 108 km
Feb 27, 2022 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China M4.8 140 km
Oct 20, 1998 68 km E of Baluntaicun, China M4.7 87 km
May 19, 2025 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China M4.7 140 km
Jan 22, 2003 75 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China M4.7 76 km
Mar 13, 2001 35 km SSW of Baluntaicun, China M4.7 56 km
Feb 3, 1991 65 km W of Baluntaicun, China M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 0.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.0 in

Sishilichengzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 17°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Sishilichengzi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
七个星佛寺遗址博物馆

Train Stations in Sishilichengzi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baoerhai
Baoerhai
紫泥泉

Gas Stations in Sishilichengzi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1097115358

Airports Near Sishilichengzi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Korla Licheng AirportKRLMedium Airport
Malan Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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 Sishilichengzi

What is the population of Sishilichengzi?

Sishilichengzi has a population of 8,722 residents and is located in China. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 37.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sishilichengzi?

Sishilichengzi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.9 inches.

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