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Weather & Climate in Yining, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yining experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 229.2 sq mi (593.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9780°N, 81.5180°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 102 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 105 km SSE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 97 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 66 km NNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 68 km N of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 70 km N of Huocheng, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 37 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 77 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 79 km | 24 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 112 km ESE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 150 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Yining has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.5").