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Weather & Climate in Qiemo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiemo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1339°N, 85.5299°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 4, 1999 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2001 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 1999 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2021 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 86 km SSW of Waxxari, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2008 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2014 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.0 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Jan 24, 2007 | southern Xinjiang, China | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | southern Xinjiang, China | M3.7 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Apr 25, 2007 | southern Xinjiang, China | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | southern Xinjiang, China | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Qiemo has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and October the driest (0.0").