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Changji Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 12° · coldest night tonight at -4°

The short of it: Changji weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (26 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (53 °F), low -4 °C (24 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 09:15 local time.

CHANGJI, Monday. — Changji may look for freezing fog this day, with the mercury climbing to about 12° before sinking to -4° by night. That is some 8° milder than a typical November afternoon in Changji, where the average high is 4°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSW, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 12°, while tonight will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 8.4 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Changji runs from -4° at night to 4° by day, with some 13 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 33°, January the coldest at -18°, and May the wettest with 23 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are April and September.

The sun is up 9 h 54 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 628 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-4°-7°2 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-2°-5°1 km/h–
11 AMClear sky2°-2°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky6°3°4 km/h–
1 PMClear sky10°6°7 km/h–
2 PMClear sky11°7°10 km/h–
3 PMClear sky12°7°10 km/h–
4 PMClear sky11°6°11 km/h–
5 PMClear sky11°6°9 km/h–
6 PMClear sky9°5°7 km/h–
7 PMClear sky7°3°4 km/h–
8 PMClear sky6°2°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky6°3°2 km/h–
10 PMClear sky6°4°1 km/h–
11 PMClear sky6°3°1 km/h–
12 AMClear sky5°2°2 km/h–
1 AMClear sky5°1°3 km/h–
2 AMClear sky4°1°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky4°0°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-2°-5°4 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-2°-5°2 km/h–
6 AMClear sky0°-3°1 km/h–
7 AMClear sky0°-3°1 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): freezing fog, high 12°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 8:57 AM, down 6:51 PM. A cold fog has settled over the ground — dress warm, settlers.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-4°12°dry21 km/h9 h 54 min
Tuesday-3°8°dry15 km/h9 h 52 min
Wednesday-1°10°dry10 km/h9 h 49 min
Thursday4°8°6.6 mm7 km/h9 h 47 min
Friday2°5°1.8 mm20 km/h9 h 45 min
Saturday-1°7°dry15 km/h9 h 42 min
Sunday-3°5°dry13 km/h9 h 40 min

Warmest: today at 12°. Wettest: Thursday, 6.6 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 21 km/h.

The Almanac · Changji Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Changji, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 34 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 12° against October, to near 4°; nights run about -4°. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Changji in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Changji by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-18°7.0 mm6 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
February-4°-14°7.0 mm8 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦
March8°-2°11 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April20°8°18 mm12 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°14°23 mm13 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°19°20 mm11 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July33°21°22 mm10 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August32°19°18 mm10 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September26°14°13 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°13 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
November4°-4°13 mm7 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
December-6°-14°10 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Changji

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Changji today?

Right now it is -3 °C (26 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (53 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (24 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Changji this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 8.4 mm (0.33 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Changji?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Changji?

July, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -18 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is May, with 23 mm (0.91 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Changji?

April and September. April brings highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain; September highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 13 mm (0.51 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Changji?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WujiaquXinjiang24 km NE4°-4°13 mm
ÜrümqiXinjiang33 km SE3°-4°18 mm
ShiheziXinjiang106 km WNW5°-3°9.0 mm
SandaoheziXinjiang139 km WNW5°-4°9.0 mm
BaluntaicunXinjiang169 km SSW4°-8°1.0 mm
TurpanXinjiang192 km SE11°0°1.0 mm
XiningluXinjiang195 km WNW4°-4°11 mm
TewulikeXinjiang198 km S8°-4°2.0 mm

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