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Weather & Climate in Shanshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 326 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8675°N, 90.2046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 27, 1992 | 108 km S of Turpan, China | M5.3 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Oct 18, 1999 | 131 km S of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 178 km SE of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 178 km WSW of Hami, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2016 | 61 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 69 km N of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 29 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 199 km ESE of Turpan, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 143 km SSE of Turpan, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Dec 10, 1997 | 79 km NE of Turpan, China | M4.5 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 52 km SSE of Turpan, China | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 46 km NNE of Turpan, China | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2002 | 47 km NNW of Turpan, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 151 km SW of Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 200 km SE of Turpan, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 52 km NE of Turpan, China | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 41 km W of Turpan, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 44 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 95 km N of Turpan, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 84 km NNE of Turpan, China | M4.1 | 111 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in |
Shanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 16°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").