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Weather & Climate in Xiwule, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiwule experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,469 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,469 ft (1,362 m) |
| Area | 254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9817°N, 81.3647°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 15, 2011 | 244 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1990 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2008 | 223 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 259 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 225 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 216 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 226 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 219 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 4, 2013 | 225 km ENE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Feb 15, 2014 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 223 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2017 | 227 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 216 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 219 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 258 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 246 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in |
Xiwule has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").