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Weather & Climate in Changshanzi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changshanzi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 286 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 286.5 sq mi (742.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0886°N, 87.6122°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 24 km | 16 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 37 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Dec 19, 2012 | 70 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 68 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 104 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in |
Changshanzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from 4°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and January the driest (0.2").