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Weather & Climate in Alashankou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alashankou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 482.3 sq mi (1,249.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1702°N, 82.5698°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1991 | 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 38 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.9 | 99 km | 23 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1996 | 46 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 68 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 37 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 105 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 91 km E of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 88 km | 72 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 94 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 102 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 138 km | 41 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 131 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in |
Alashankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 9°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.3").