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Baotou, China

Full City Profile

2,150,000 Population 202/sq mi density
3,491 ft Elevation 1,064 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Baotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area10,645.3 sq mi (27,571.3 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates40.6516°N, 109.8439°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 23, 2021.

May 3, 1996 36 km NW of Baotou, China M6.0 21 km
Mar 24, 2004 29 km W of Baotou, China M4.6 18 km
Aug 21, 2015 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China M4.5 89 km
Jun 5, 2001 79 km E of Bayan Nur, China M4.4 128 km
Jul 16, 2004 95 km WSW of Baotou, China M4.2 85 km
Jan 23, 2021 37 km WNW of Baotou, China M4.2 22 km
Jun 24, 2014 23 km S of Ordos, China M4.0 140 km
Nov 22, 2012 31 km ESE of Ordos, China M4.0 134 km
Mar 14, 2007 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China M4.0 115 km
Mar 3, 2006 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China M4.0 116 km
May 8, 1996 47 km WNW of Baotou, China M3.9 31 km
Sep 7, 1995 35 km W of Hohhot, China M3.8 120 km
Jan 31, 1994 41 km N of Dongsheng, China M3.6 54 km
Jul 4, 1990 49 km N of Shiguai, China M3.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
December 11°F (-11°C) 0.2 in

Baotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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