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Weather & Climate in Turpan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 334 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 0.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9477°N, 89.1789°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Oct 18, 1999 | 131 km S of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 137 km SSW of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 34 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 62 km | 32 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 128 km S of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 45 km SE of Ürümqi, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 69 km N of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 69 km | 29 km |
| May 20, 2016 | 61 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 68 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 68 km | 36 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 98 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 30 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 79 km ENE of Ürümqi, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in |
Turpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from 18°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").