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Weather & Climate in Xincheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xincheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7150°N, 82.9325°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1999 | 27 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 34 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 72 km NE of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 122 km ENE of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 83 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2016 | 124 km ENE of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 124 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 88 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Xincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 19°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.1").