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Weather & Climate in Shihezi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shihezi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 325 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 152,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3023°N, 86.0369°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 29, 2012 | 117 km E of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M5.1 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 118 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 37 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 103 km S of Dushanzi, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2002 | 118 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 54 km | 38 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 130 km NE of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 106 km SW of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Shihezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from 7°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").