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Weather & Climate in Sishilichengzi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sishilichengzi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,468 ft (1,057 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9619°N, 86.4767°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 2, 1993 | 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.7 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 105 km WNW of Korla, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 138 km SE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 32 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 114 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2009 | 130 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 21 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 14 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 98 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 25 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 108 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 68 km E of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2025 | 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 75 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.7 | 76 km | 25 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 35 km SSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 56 km | 25 km |
| Feb 3, 1991 | 65 km W of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Sishilichengzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 17°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.7") and January the driest (0.0").