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Weather & Climate in Ürümqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ürümqi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 5,321.7 sq mi (13,783.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8010°N, 87.6005°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 9 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 37 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 59 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 97 km | 40 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 104 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Ürümqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.3").