Huocheng climate
Huocheng (Xinjiang, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 263 mm10 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Huocheng climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 235 | −719 | −327 | 150.6 | 30 |
| Feb | 541 | −523 | 032 | 170.7 | 26 |
| Mar | 1457 | 133 | 745 | 170.7 | 13 |
| Apr | 2170 | 745 | 1458 | 281.1 | 2 |
| May | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 271.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 291.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2068 | 2781 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 642 | 1254 | 210.8 | 2 |
| Nov | 949 | −130 | 440 | 281.1 | 17 |
| Dec | 337 | −621 | −229 | 170.7 | 30 |
| Year | 3494 | −719 | 1355 | 26310 | 122 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 67% | 2.1 | 9:14 |
| Feb | 56% | 69% | 3.0 | 10:24 |
| Mar | 48% | 71% | 3.9 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 44% | 69% | 5.1 | 13:23 |
| May | 37% | 65% | 6.4 | 14:44 |
| Jun | 35% | 68% | 6.6 | 15:28 |
| Jul | 32% | 63% | 6.6 | 15:10 |
| Aug | 31% | 58% | 6.0 | 13:00 |
| Sep | 33% | 55% | 4.8 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 43% | 61% | 3.1 | 10:54 |
| Nov | 53% | 69% | 1.9 | 9:33 |
| Dec | 56% | 71% | 1.6 | 8:54 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Huocheng is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C35 °F and lows −7 °C19 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.2 °C54.3 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 263 mm10 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (30 mm1.2 in), the driest is January (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 31% in August to 57% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 17 cm).
Best time to visit Huocheng
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 15 mm0.6 in to 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C35 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Huocheng
- Winter (December–February) — highs 235 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −719 to −5 °C23 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1457 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 133 to 13 °C55 °F, about 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 949 to 27 °C81 °F, lows −130 to 13 °C55 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Huocheng compares
Compared with Aqsu, about 323 km to the south, Huocheng has practically the same average temperature and receives 112% more precipitation (263 mm10 in vs 124 mm4.9 in). The difference is largest in January (3.3 °C6 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Huocheng is the 377th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 521st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Taraz (Kazakhstan, BSk), Almaty (Kazakhstan, Dfa) and Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan, BSk).
Nearby places
- Ghulja 39 km · 13 °C55 °F · 273 mm11 in
- Bole 133 km · 11 °C51 °F · 298 mm12 in
- Xinyuan 203 km · 12 °C54 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Taldykorgan 225 km · 10 °C51 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Xincheng 309 km · 12 °C54 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Aqsu 323 km · 13 °C55 °F · 124 mm4.9 in
- Almaty 331 km · 12 °C54 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Tacheng 341 km · 9 °C49 °F · 270 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huocheng?
July is the warmest month in Huocheng, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Huocheng?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (35 °F) and an average low of -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Huocheng?
July is the wettest month with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Huocheng?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 714 m, while Huocheng lies at about 639 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.