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Weather & Climate in Xinyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinyuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 2,926.9 sq mi (7,580.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4265°N, 83.2496°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 117 km E of Xinyuan, China | M6.3 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 72 km NE of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 91 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.3 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 90 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M5.2 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 1995 | 120 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 20, 1997 | 82 km SE of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1991 | 107 km NNE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2001 | 120 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 118 km ENE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 103 km S of Dushanzi, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2009 | 54 km N of Kuqa, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in |
Xinyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.2").