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Weather & Climate in Xihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xihu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 294 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 5,557.6 sq mi (14,394.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5338°N, 84.6271°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 117 km E of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 123 km | 18 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.5 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 91 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.3 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 90 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 41 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Nov 30, 1996 | 46 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 103 km S of Dushanzi, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1991 | 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 118 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2002 | 118 km WSW of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 60 km | 41 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 90 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 68 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Xihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from 3°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and January the driest (0.2").