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Xihai 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 6° · coldest night tonight at -11°

The short of it: Xihai weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -7 °C (19 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -12 °C (11 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (38 °F), low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:15 local time.

XIHAI, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Xihai this morning will find clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 3°, the night near -11°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Xihai is 4°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 6°, while tonight will be the coldest at -11°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 2.1 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 Xihai brings highs near 4°, lows of -12° and about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, January the coldest at -21°, and July the wettest with 95 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to March. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 10 h 22 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 3,217 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-7°-11°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-8°-12°4 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-8°-13°4 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-8°-13°5 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-8°-13°5 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-9°-13°5 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-9°-14°5 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-9°-14°5 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-9°-14°5 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-10°-14°6 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-10°-15°6 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-8°-13°6 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-3°-8°5 km/h–
11 AMClear sky0°-5°5 km/h–
12 PMClear sky2°-2°4 km/h–
1 PMClear sky4°-1°5 km/h–
2 PMClear sky5°0°5 km/h–
3 PMClear sky6°0°7 km/h–
4 PMClear sky5°0°8 km/h–
5 PMClear sky5°-1°6 km/h–
6 PMClear sky3°-1°2 km/h–
7 PMClear sky1°-3°1 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-1°-5°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-3°-7°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): clear sky, high 3°, low -11°, dry, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 7:48 AM, down 6:10 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-11°3°dry21 km/h10 h 22 min
Wednesday-10°6°dry14 km/h10 h 20 min
Thursday-8°6°dry20 km/h10 h 19 min
Friday-8°6°dry25 km/h10 h 17 min
Saturday-6°3°dry16 km/h10 h 15 min
Sunday-6°3°0.3 mm27 km/h10 h 13 min
Monday-9°-6°1.8 mm16 km/h10 h 12 min

Warmest: Thursday at 6°. Wettest: Monday, 1.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Xihai Month by Month

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

November in Xihai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Jan–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 8 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 4°; nights run about -12°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Xihai in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Xihai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-21°1.0 mm8 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February2°-16°3.0 mm11 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March7°-9°7.0 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April12°-3°18 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
May16°1°56 mm11 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
June18°5°74 mm11 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July20°7°95 mm9 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
August20°6°92 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September15°3°68 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October10°-4°19 mm9 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-12°3.0 mm9 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
December-1°-19°1.0 mm9 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Xihai see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Xihai

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Xihai today?

Right now it is -7 °C (19 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -12 °C (11 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (38 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Xihai this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.1 mm (0.08 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Xihai?

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

What is the warmest month in Xihai?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (69 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -21 °C (-5 °F). The wettest month is July, with 95 mm (3.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Xihai?

April and October. April brings highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain; October highs near 10 °C (50 °F) and 19 mm (0.75 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Xihai?

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
SanjiaochengQinghai4 km ENE4°-12°3.0 mm
Xihai TownQinghai10 km NNW3°-12°3.0 mm
DuobaQinghai56 km ESE7°-8°2.0 mm
Ha’ergai DaduiQinghai64 km NW3°-13°3.0 mm
QiaotouQinghai64 km E6°-8°3.0 mm
LusharQinghai69 km SE6°-9°3.0 mm
QabqaQinghai73 km SSW6°-11°3.0 mm
XiningQinghai76 km ESE8°-6°2.0 mm

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