Bayan Nur, China

Full City Profile

1,760,000 Population 466,844/sq mi density

3,445 ft Elevation 1,050 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Bayan Nur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,445 ft (1,050 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	466,844/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7414°N, 107.3860°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"

85% below US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on May 5, 2022.

Jan 13, 1991	130 km NW of Wuhai, China	M5.6	136 km
Apr 15, 2015	36 km WNW of Wuhai, China	M5.4	138 km
Oct 21, 1997	45 km NNW of Bayan Nur, China	M4.9	45 km
Aug 29, 1993	55 km NW of Bayan Nur, China	M4.6	55 km
Mar 8, 1990	135 km NW of Wuhai, China	M4.6	142 km
Jun 13, 1990	61 km NW of Wuhai, China	M4.5	128 km
May 5, 2022	150 km W of Bayan Nur, China	M4.5	150 km
Apr 20, 2015	48 km NNW of Wuhai, China	M4.5	100 km
Jun 5, 2001	79 km E of Bayan Nur, China	M4.4	79 km
Jun 20, 2010	39 km NW of Wuhai, China	M4.4	124 km
Mar 13, 1995	47 km W of Bayan Nur, China	M4.4	47 km
Jul 16, 2004	95 km WSW of Baotou, China	M4.2	141 km
Apr 1, 2013	44 km SW of Bayan Nur, China	M4.2	45 km
Mar 23, 2016	40 km WNW of Wuhai, China	M4.1	127 km
Sep 7, 1995	41 km NNW of Wuhai, China	M4.1	107 km
Mar 13, 1995	12 km W of Bayan Nur, China	M4.1	12 km
Mar 20, 1999	6 km WNW of Wuhai, China	M4.0	126 km
Feb 27, 2005	44 km E of Bayan Nur, China	M4.0	44 km
Sep 27, 1992	40 km WNW of Wuhai, China	M3.9	130 km
Mar 3, 1990	66 km NW of Wuhai, China	M3.9	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.1 in
March	34°F (1°C)	0.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
October	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	0.1 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	0.0 in	Driest

Bayan Nur has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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