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Weather & Climate in Dafeng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dafeng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 305 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1793°N, 86.5910°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 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 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 62 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M5.1 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 46 km | 35 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 44 km | 37 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 45 km | 38 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 43 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 45 km SE of Ürümqi, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Dec 19, 2012 | 70 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 50 km | 41 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 106 km SW of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 87 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 68 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 50 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in |
Dafeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 11°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and January the driest (0.2").