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Ürümqi

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Ürümqi?

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  • Current official alerts require extra planning
  • Air quality may affect outdoor activity
  • Air quality can be poor in winter due to industrial emissions and heating.
  • Political sensitivities around ethnic issues; avoid discussing them publicly.
  • Standard urban crime levels; keep personal belongings secure.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ürümqi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ürümqi are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 18–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -16°C), and May the wettest (about 31 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-8.3-16.187.7
February-5.3-13.088.4
March7.2-3.0219.3
April18.26.02710.3
May23.812.13110.8
June29.217.72611.5
July31.119.82211.4
August28.817.82410.6
September22.911.72310.1
October13.53.3298.8
November3.0-5.3257.4
December-5.9-13.5136.7

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What is being reported around Ürümqi

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People and places shaping Ürümqi

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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Past and future events in Ürümqi

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. July 2009 Ürümqi riots

    Violent clashes between ethnic Han Chinese and Uyghurs resulting in many deaths and injuries.

Current public leadership

  • Ilham Sabir

    Wikidata currently records this person as Ürümqi's head of government. Chinese politician.

  • Memtimin Qadir

    Wikidata currently records this person as Ürümqi's head of government. Chinese politician.

People associated with this place

  • Wushour Silamu

    Computer scientist and professor at Xinjiang University in Ürümqi

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Ürümqi yet.

Local business and employers

  • Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ürümqi. State‐owned enterprise and paramilitary organization in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China.

  • Urumqi Air

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ürümqi. Chinese airline.

  • Goldwind

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ürümqi. Chinese multinational wind turbine manufacturer.

  • Wusu Beer

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ürümqi. Brewery in Xinjiang, China.

  • Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron and Steel

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ürümqi. Chinese steel maker.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Ürümqi yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Ürümqi, in brief

Ürümqi is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ürümqi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ürümqi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ürümqi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ürümqi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ürümqi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ürümqi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ürümqi

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Ürümqi

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Ürümqi located and what are its coordinates?

Ürümqi is situated in China at geographic coordinates 43.8010, 87.6005 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ürümqi?

Ürümqi has a recorded population of approximately 3,029,372 and observes the Asia/Urumqi time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ürümqi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ürümqi include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ürümqi?

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