SHZU Weather

Weather and Climate at SHZU

Shihezi University, located in Shihezi, Xinjiang, experiences a continental desert climate. The region has:

• Hot summers with average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C.
• Cold winters with temperatures often dropping below -10°C.
• Low annual precipitation, typically less than 200mm.
• Significant temperature swings between day and night.

The weather at SHZU can impact commuting and campus life, with dust storms occasionally affecting air quality. Outdoor research activities are more feasible during the milder spring and autumn months.