January Rainfall and Precipitation in Xinjiang

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Xinjiang, China in January.

Xinjiang, China, a region in China, experiences precipitation in January ranging from almost none in Turfan with 1.3 mm (0.1 in) of snowfall to low in Yining with 18 mm (0.7 in) of snow/rainfall. January falls during the winter season. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Xinjiang, China.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Xinjiang precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snowfall does Xinjiang, China receive in January?

Urumqi stays mostly dry in January, with average snowfall close to 8.8 mm (0.3 in).

How many days does it rain in Xinjiang, China in January?

Urumqi sees roughly 8 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Xinjiang, China?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Xinjiang, China.

What is the wettest city in January in Xinjiang, China?

Based on our records, Yining receives the most snow/rainfall in Xinjiang, China in January, averaging about 18 mm (0.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in Xinjiang, China?

Turfan is the driest city we have data for in Xinjiang, China in January, with monthly snowfall close to 1.3 mm (0.1 in).

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