Hotan, Xinjiang, China Climate Change Severity

71
Very High
The current climate change severity in Hotan is Very High, with a 22.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Hotan Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Hotan temperature has changed by around +18.5%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
82105
28.04%

cloudyCloudy
6535
-46.1%

rainyRainy
1513
-13.3%

snowySnowy
02
100%

mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Hotan has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 71 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

71/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Hotan experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+2.31 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-48.55 %


Change in average humidity

-8.76 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-37.05 %


Heatwave changed by

+14 Days


Coldwave changed by

-4 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+3.34 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Hotan's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jun.

Hotan Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Hotan, Xinjiang, China


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 19, Jul.
dust stormDust storm

Temperature Icon39°/27°

Humidity Icon11%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Mon. 20, Jul.
dust stormDust storm

Temperature Icon41°/28°

Humidity Icon10%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Tue. 21, Jul.
sandstormSandstorm

Temperature Icon42°/28°

Humidity Icon9%

Wind Icon23.8km/h
Wed. 22, Jul.
severe sandstormSevere sandstorm

Temperature Icon40°/30°

Humidity Icon12%

Wind Icon29.2km/h
Thu. 23, Jul.
severe sandstormSevere sandstorm

Temperature Icon38°/30°

Humidity Icon16%

Wind Icon49.3km/h
Fri. 24, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon37°/26°

Humidity Icon19%

Wind Icon29.2km/h
Sat. 25, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon34°/28°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon37.1km/h
Sun. 26, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon36°/28°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon20.9km/h
Mon. 27, Jul.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon35°/24°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon19.5km/h
Tue. 28, Jul.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon35°/24°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon17.3km/h
Wed. 29, Jul.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon34°/24°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon20.2km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon34°/24°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon17.9km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon26%

Wind Icon20.4km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon32°/23°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon19.2km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/22°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon18.5km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/22°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon18.1km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon33°/22°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon18.3km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon34°/22°

Humidity Icon24%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon34°/23°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon34°/23°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon18.6km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon34°/23°

Humidity Icon21%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon22%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon21%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon23%

Wind Icon19.5km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon32°/22°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon18.8km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon32°/22°

Humidity Icon24%

Wind Icon19.5km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon31°/21°

Humidity Icon25%

Wind Icon19.7km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon30°/21°

Humidity Icon26%

Wind Icon18.5km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon31°/21°

Humidity Icon24%

Wind Icon17.3km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 21, Jul.

42°C


Low will be onSun. 16, Aug.

21°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 31, Jul.

26%


Low will be onTue. 21, Jul.

9%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 23, Jul.

49.3km/h


Low will be onThu. 6, Aug.

16.6km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 30, Jul.

0.7mm


Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 19, Jul.

11.6


Low will be onMon. 27, Jul.

6