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Weather & Climate in Shayar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shayar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 335 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2232°N, 82.7779°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 29, 2023 | southern Xinjiang, China | M5.7 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Mar 15, 1999 | 27 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 72 km NE of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 34 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 83 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 124 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 88 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 21 km W of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 60 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 37 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 38 km NW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in |
Shayar has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 16°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").