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Karamay Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

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

Warmest Thursday at 10° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Karamay weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (50 °F), low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:00 local time.

KARAMAY, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 10° and falling to 1° after dark. That is some 7° milder than a typical November afternoon in Karamay, where the average high is 3°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 10°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 3.1 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Karamay brings highs near 3°, lows of -4° and about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 35°, January the coldest at -19°, and July the wettest with 24 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are April and September.

The sun is up 9 h 49 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 392 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 sky7°4°4 km/h–
9 PMClear sky5°2°6 km/h–
10 PMClear sky4°0°7 km/h–
11 PMClear sky4°0°7 km/h–
12 AMClear sky4°-1°7 km/h–
1 AMClear sky3°-1°8 km/h–
2 AMClear sky3°-1°8 km/h–
3 AMClear sky3°-2°8 km/h–
4 AMClear sky3°-2°8 km/h–
5 AMClear sky3°-2°8 km/h–
6 AMClear sky2°-2°7 km/h–
7 AMClear sky1°-3°7 km/h–
8 AMClear sky1°-3°7 km/h–
9 AMClear sky1°-3°6 km/h–
10 AMClear sky1°-3°6 km/h–
11 AMClear sky3°-1°5 km/h–
12 PMClear sky7°3°3 km/h–
1 PMClear sky8°5°5 km/h–
2 PMClear sky9°5°6 km/h–
3 PMClear sky9°5°8 km/h–
4 PMClear sky10°5°8 km/h–
5 PMClear sky9°5°8 km/h–
6 PMClear sky9°5°6 km/h–
7 PMClear sky8°4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): partly cloudy, high 10°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 9:09 AM, down 6:58 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°10°dry18 km/h9 h 49 min
Monday1°10°dry16 km/h9 h 46 min
Tuesday0°8°dry11 km/h9 h 43 min
Wednesday3°10°1.9 mm37 km/h9 h 41 min
Thursday5°10°1.2 mm56 km/h9 h 38 min
Friday-1°7°dry22 km/h9 h 36 min
Saturday2°6°dry15 km/h9 h 33 min

Warmest: Thursday at 10°. Wettest: Wednesday, 1.9 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 56 km/h.

The Almanac · Karamay Month by Month

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

November in Karamay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 25 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 13° from October to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Karamay in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Karamay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-19°4.0 mm5 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
February-5°-13°3.0 mm6 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦
March7°-1°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April21°9°8.0 mm13 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°16°14 mm14 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°22°17 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July35°24°24 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
August33°22°16 mm11 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September26°15°10 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°6°7.0 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-4°5.0 mm7 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦✦
December-8°-14°4.0 mm5 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Karamay

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Karamay today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (50 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Karamay this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 3.1 mm (0.12 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Karamay?

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

What is the warmest month in Karamay?

July, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -19 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is July, with 24 mm (0.94 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Karamay?

April and September. April brings highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain; September highs near 26 °C (78 °F) and 10 mm (0.39 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Karamay?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaijiantanXinjiang23 km ENE4°-5°5.0 mm
HuyangheXinjiang99 km S5°-3°9.0 mm
WusuXinjiang129 km S5°-4°12 mm
HoxtolgayXinjiang135 km NE3°-6°12 mm
XiningluXinjiang138 km S4°-4°11 mm
EminXinjiang142 km NW4°-6°16 mm
SandaoheziXinjiang151 km SSE5°-4°9.0 mm
ShiheziXinjiang169 km SSE5°-3°9.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor