Weather in Ürümqi, China 🇨🇳
Live weather in Ürümqi, currently 18°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ürümqi is in China — see weather across all major cities in China, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
18.1°C
feels like 14.1°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Ürümqi, China Updated at 1:15 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 22% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 7.9 kph (334°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1020.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 07:38 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 08:37 PM |
What is the weather like in Ürümqi right now?
Ürümqi is a comfortable 18°C tonight, with overcast skies. A grey, overcast lid sits over Ürümqi. Wind and damp drag the feel down to about 14°C. The air is dry, with humidity down at 22%.
A middling air-quality reading right now: EPA index 2, PM2.5 31. Sunrise was 07:38 AM, sunset is 08:37 PM: 12h 59m of light in Ürümqi.
Temperatures climb through the afternoon, peaking near None°C around 3pm. That's about 4°C below the usual September average for Ürümqi.
Looking at the week ahead, temperatures trend upward — Tuesday looks warmest at around 28°C. For context, the record high for this date in Ürümqi is 37°C.
Ideal conditions in Ürümqi today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ürümqi, China 🇨🇳
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Air Quality Index in Ürümqi, China 🇨🇳 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 3 (Low) |
| CO: | 716.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 37.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 33.4 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 15.8 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 31.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 112.7 µg/m³ |
About Ürümqi
Ürümqi, the capital of China’s vast Xinjiang region, sits in a high-altitude basin ringed by the snow-capped Tianshan mountains. As the world’s most inland major city, it boasts a striking confluence of Central Asian and Chinese cultures, with the vibrant Grand Bazaar, the serene Hongshan Pagoda, and the aroma of lamb skewers and naan bread drifting through its wide, tree-lined streets. The city feels like a crossroads, a place where the Silk Road’s history still echoes in its bustling markets and the mix of Uyghur, Han, and Kazakh faces.
The cold desert climate (Köppen BWk) brings stark seasonal contrasts. Summers are intensely hot and dry, with July highs often exceeding 35°C under relentless sunshine, while humidity remains negligible. Winters are frigid, with January lows plummeting to -15°C, and occasional snow dusts the city. Annual precipitation totals barely 200 millimeters, mostly falling as brief summer showers. Essential packing includes lightweight, breathable fabrics and strong sun protection for summer; thick coats, thermal layers, and insulated boots for winter. A scarf is useful year-round against dust and wind.
The best time to visit weather-wise is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when mild days
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