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Weather & Climate in Yanqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanqi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,455 ft (1,053 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0632°N, 86.5719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 2, 1993 | 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.7 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 105 km WNW of Korla, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 138 km SE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 89 km | 32 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 114 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 14 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 69 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 98 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 88 km | 25 km |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2010 | 108 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 68 km E of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1991 | 65 km W of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 41 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 35 km SSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.7 | 52 km | 25 km |
| May 19, 2025 | 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 75 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.7 | 64 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Yanqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.1").