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Weather & Climate in Dabancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dabancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. 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 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Area | 5,321.7 sq mi (13,783.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3562°N, 88.3046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 40 km | 32 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 108 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 30 km | 40 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 36 km | 22 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 98 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in |
Dabancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 10°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").