Madaotou, China

Shanxi · China

Madaotou is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 10,087. Elevation: 5,052 ft (1,540 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,087 Population
5,052 ft Elevation 1,540 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population10,087

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Population10,087
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Coordinates39.8761°, 112.7686°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (554 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.1 inches (64 cm)

About Madaotou

Madaotou is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 10,087. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet (1,540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Madaotou

Madaotou has an average annual temperature of 6.1°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.6°C), the coldest is Dec (-11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 508 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -10.9°C / 12°F -24.5° / 2.8° 3.1
Feb -6.5°C / 20°F -19.3° / 9.5° 8.3
Mar 1.3°C / 34°F -12° / 17.6° 16.4
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F -5.9° / 25.4° 34.0
May 14°C / 57°F -1.5° / 30.6° 28.5
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 6° / 33.2° 63.6
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 10.6° / 33.8° 104.4
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 7.4° / 31.2° 141.4
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 1° / 27.4° 65.0
Oct 5.9°C / 43°F -6.1° / 21.5° 23.9
Nov -1.9°C / 29°F -16.9° / 14.6° 16.0
Dec -11.1°C / 12°F -24.6° / 1.9° 3.5
Madaotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Coordinates39.8761°N, 112.7686°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below China avg
Snowfall 25.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 99 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 104 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 101 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 62 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 146 km
Mar 30, 2020 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China M4.5 85 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 47 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 61 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 111 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 112 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 77 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 50 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 99 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 58 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 63 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 46 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 134 km
Jun 27, 2001 43 km ENE of Datong, China M4.2 94 km
Sep 8, 1997 24 km W of Beichengqu, China M3.9 63 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in

Madaotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Ski Resorts Near Madaotou

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
大同万龙白登山国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Madaotou

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Datong Yungang International AirportDATLarge Airport
Huairen Air Base-Medium Airport
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Datong Qingshuihe Air Base-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Madaotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 25.1 inches of snow.

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