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Weather & Climate in Sikeshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sikeshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 299 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 5,557.6 sq mi (14,394.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3731°N, 84.2260°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 111 km | 20 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 91 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.3 | 40 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 90 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.2 | 41 km | 20 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.1 | 62 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 103 km S of Dushanzi, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1996 | 46 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 118 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 17, 1991 | 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 90 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 69 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in |
Sikeshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from 2°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").