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Ordos, China

Inner Mongolia · China

Ordos is a major city in Inner Mongolia, China with a population of 1,940,653. Elevation: 7,051 ft (2,149 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,940,653 Population 163,492/sq mi density
7,051 ft Elevation 2,149 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,940,653
Density163,492/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation7,051 ft (2,149 m)
Population1,940,653
Population Density163,492 / sq mi
Elevation7,051 ft (2,149 m)
Coordinates39.6086°, 109.7816°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceInner Mongolia
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (358 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Ordos

Ordos is a major city in China (Inner Mongolia) with a population of 1,940,653. The city sits at an elevation of 7,051 feet (2,149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Ordos

Ordos has an average annual temperature of 8.1°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-9°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9°C / 16°F -22.4° / 4.1° 3.6
Feb -4.4°C / 24°F -17.3° / 11.4° 7.6
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -9.7° / 19.1° 12.4
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F -4.3° / 27.1° 30.0
May 15.9°C / 61°F 0.9° / 32.2° 22.0
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 8.4° / 34.4° 61.4
Jul 24°C / 75°F 12.8° / 35.5° 93.3
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 10.1° / 33.7° 133.5
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 3.8° / 29.2° 73.2
Oct 7.9°C / 46°F -4.2° / 22.9° 26.5
Nov -0.3°C / 32°F -15° / 15.8° 16.9
Dec -9°C / 16°F -22° / 4° 3.3
Ordos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,051 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below China avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,051 ft (2,149 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density163,492/sq mi
Coordinates39.6086°N, 109.7816°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below China avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 25, 2024.

May 3, 1996 36 km NW of Baotou, China M6.0 130 km
Mar 24, 2004 29 km W of Baotou, China M4.6 105 km
Aug 21, 2015 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China M4.5 47 km
Jul 22, 2013 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China M4.4 93 km
Jun 18, 2012 98 km SE of Ordos, China M4.3 98 km
May 9, 2012 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China M4.3 100 km
Jan 25, 2012 99 km SE of Ordos, China M4.3 99 km
Mar 18, 2021 Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China M4.2 98 km
Jun 19, 2014 97 km SE of Ordos, China M4.2 97 km
Jan 4, 2015 41 km ENE of Yulinshi, China M4.2 130 km
Mar 10, 2021 50 km S of Ordos, China M4.2 50 km
Jan 13, 2017 49 km S of Ordos, China M4.2 50 km
Apr 25, 2024 44 km SSW of Ordos, China M4.2 44 km
Jan 23, 2021 37 km WNW of Baotou, China M4.2 118 km
Jul 16, 2004 95 km WSW of Baotou, China M4.2 104 km
Jun 22, 2007 90 km SE of Ordos, China M4.1 90 km
Aug 14, 2013 64 km S of Ordos, China M4.1 65 km
Apr 28, 2008 84 km SE of Ordos, China M4.1 85 km
Nov 22, 2012 31 km ESE of Ordos, China M4.0 32 km
Jun 24, 2014 23 km S of Ordos, China M4.0 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
March 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in

Ordos has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ordos

Institution Type Founded Website
鄂尔多斯市人民警察训练学校 College - ,
鄂尔多斯市老年大学 College - ,
鄂尔多斯应用技术学院 University - ,
鄂尔多斯生态环境职业学院 College - ,
鄂尔多斯职业学院 University - ,

Schools in Ordos

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
鄂尔多斯一中附属小学 - - - -
康巴什区第三中学 - - - -
康巴什区未来学校 - - - -
康巴什新区第二小学 - - - -
北师大附中高中部 - - - -
康巴什新区第二中学 - - - -
康巴什新区第一小学 - - - -
北京师范大学鄂尔多斯附属学校 - - - -
康巴什新区第一中学 - - - -
鄂尔多斯市第一中学 - - - -
康巴什区第三中学 - - - -
康巴什区未来学校 - - - -
Ordos Integrity Education and Management Center - - - -
伊金霍洛旗第八小学 - - - -
鄂尔多斯市第一中学 - - - -
伊金霍洛旗第四中学 - - - -
康巴什市一中 - - - -
蒙古族小学 - - - -
伊金霍洛第四小学 - - - -
康巴什新区第二小学 - - - -
北师大附中高中部 - - - -
伊金霍洛高级中学 - - - -
伊金霍洛旗第一小学 - - - -
康巴什新区第二中学 - - - -
康巴什新区第一小学 - - - -
北京师范大学鄂尔多斯附属学校 - - - -
鄂尔多斯市蒙古族中学 - - - -
康巴什新区第一中学 - - - -
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Museums in Ordos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ordos Arts Museum
Ordos Museum
Ordos Museum
鄂尔多斯市科学技术馆
鄂尔多斯革命历史博物馆

Libraries in Ordos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ordos Library0.0
东胜区图书馆0.0
康巴什区档案馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Ordos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
好加汇市场
绒都步行街
鑫通小商品销售市场

Hotels in Ordos

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taihua jinjiang international hotel
乌兰康巴什大饭店
硕朵酒店

Restaurants in Ordos

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

budings
西贝莜面村

Train Stations in Ordos

7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Batuta
Haileisihao
Haileisihaonan
Huocangou
Shashagetai
Zhuanlongwan
格德尔盖

Gas Stations in Ordos

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #519035258
CN #9567051320
CN #9567051321
CN #9568226078
CN #9570487895

Stadiums & Teams in Ordos

TeamLeagueDivision
Ordos Sports Centre Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Ordos

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
万舟滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ordos

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ordos Ejin Horo International AirportDSNLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Ordos

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Restaurants 1
Hotels 1
Parks 36

🇨🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Ordos

What is the population of Ordos?

Ordos has a population of 1,940,653 residents and is located in China. The population density is 163,492 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ordos?

Ordos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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