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Weather & Climate in Huocheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huocheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0531°N, 80.8717°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 37 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 77 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 24 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 90 km SW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 97 km | 72 km |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 88 km SSE of Qapqal, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 91 km E of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 41 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.6 | 67 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Huocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 13°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.6").