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Weather & Climate in Changji, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changji experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US 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
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jan 9, 1996 | 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 30 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 35 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 58 km | 37 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 85 km | 38 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 129 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").