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Xicang 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 Friday at 7° · coldest night Sunday at -13°

The short of it: Xicang weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -5 °C (24 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -9 °C (17 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (33 °F), low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:00 local time.

XICANG, Monday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Xicang station, with a high of 1° and a low of -7°. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 7°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 7°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -13°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 9.9 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 Xicang brings highs near 7°, lows of -8° and about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 18°, January the coldest at -17°, and July the wettest with 122 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to March. The best months to ride in are April and July.

The sun is up 10 h 32 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 3,464 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-5°-9°4 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-3°-8°8 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-2°-7°10 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-1°-7°12 km/h–
2 PMClear sky0°-6°13 km/h–
3 PMClear sky1°-6°13 km/h–
4 PMClear sky1°-6°12 km/h–
5 PMClear sky0°-6°10 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-1°-5°6 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-1°-5°2 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-2°-6°1 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-3°-7°1 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-4°-7°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-5°-9°2 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-6°-10°3 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-8°-12°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-8°-12°4 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-8°-12°4 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-8°-12°4 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-8°-13°4 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-8°-13°4 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-6°-11°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): overcast, high 1°, low -7°, dry, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 7:37 AM, down 6:09 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-7°1°dry27 km/h10 h 32 min
Tuesday-8°5°dry15 km/h10 h 30 min
Wednesday-5°6°dry13 km/h10 h 28 min
Thursday-4°6°dry14 km/h10 h 26 min
Friday-6°7°dry23 km/h10 h 26 min
Saturday-5°5°0.6 mm23 km/h10 h 24 min
Sunday-13°-2°9.3 mm21 km/h10 h 22 min

Warmest: Friday at 7°. Wettest: Sunday, 9.3 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Xicang Month by Month

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

November in Xicang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 41 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Jan–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 18 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 7°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Xicang in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Xicang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-17°2.0 mm9 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
February4°-13°5.0 mm10 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
March8°-6°14 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April12°-2°40 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May14°1°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June16°5°97 mm9 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
July18°7°122 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August18°6°112 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°3°108 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-2°49 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November7°-8°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-14°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Xicang see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Xicang

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Xicang today?

Right now it is -5 °C (24 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -9 °C (17 °F). Today’s high is 1 °C (33 °F) and tonight’s low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Xicang this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 9.9 mm (0.39 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Xicang?

Yes: glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Xicang?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -17 °C (1 °F). The wettest month is July, with 122 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Xicang?

April and July. April brings highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain; July highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and 122 mm (4.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Xicang?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to March. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LarenguanGansu8 km ESE7°-7°8.0 mm
Ma’aiGansu8 km WNW7°-8°8.0 mm
ShuangchaGansu24 km E7°-6°8.0 mm
JicangGansu29 km NE7°-7°8.0 mm
AmuquhuGansu29 km NNE7°-7°7.0 mm
AlaGansu30 km ENE7°-6°8.0 mm
KocêGansu32 km WNW6°-9°8.0 mm
BolaGansu38 km NE7°-7°7.0 mm

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