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Monthly climate in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Shihezi features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between -16 °C (3 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -33 °C (-28 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (109 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 222 mm (8.7 inches) and receives 43 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Shihezi enjoys an average of 3681 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 53 minutes to 15 hours 27 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China §

The warmest months in Shihezi are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 °C (77 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -16 to -10 °C (3 - 14 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Shihezi experiences 112 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 125 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 1°C
(34°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 42°C
(109°F)		 39°C
(103°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 2°C
(36°F)
Mean maximum -3°C
(27°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 40°C
(104°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 25°C
(76°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)
Average high -12°C
(11°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)
Daily mean -16°C
(3°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)
Average low -20°C
(-3°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)
Mean minimum -29°C
(-20°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)
Minimum -33°C
(-28°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China §

Shihezi usually has the most precipitation in April, May and October, with an average of 5 rainy days and 32 mm (1.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Shihezi are January, February and December. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6 (0.2) 7 (0.3) 15 (0.6) 34 (1.4) 36 (1.4) 20 (0.8) 9 (0.4) 21 (0.8) 22 (0.9) 24 (0.9) 19 (0.8) 8 (0.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 1 3 6 6 5 2 4 3 5 5 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China §

The sunniest months in Shihezi are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 25 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Shihezi: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 58 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 178 242 316 333 377 368 399 378 335 293 243 214
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 15m 10h 26m 11h 56m 13h 28m 14h 47m 15h 27m 15h 6m 13h 57m 12h 28m 10h 57m 9h 36m 8h 53m

Solar UV radiation in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China §

Shihezi experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Shihezi UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 7 9 9 9 8 7 5 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Shihezi, Xinjiang, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Shihezi. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Shihezi's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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