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Weather & Climate in Xinhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 338 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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,268 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5468°N, 82.6096°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
229 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 15, 1999 | 27 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 34 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 72 km NE of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 83 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 124 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 88 km SE of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 21 km W of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 37 km NNW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in |
Xinhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 16°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.2").