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Weather & Climate in Wu'erqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wu'erqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. 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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,232 ft (1,290 m) |
| Area | 9,887.2 sq mi (25,607.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3202°N, 79.5593°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M6.4 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China | M5.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 19 km N of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2004 | 62 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 37 km |
| Sep 9, 2012 | 51 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 15 km | 21 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 25 km SE of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 52 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 63 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2015 | 65 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 43 km |
| Sep 17, 2015 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 42 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 61 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 107 km SSW of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 68 km NW of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Wu'erqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").