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Zhalantun, China

Inner Mongolia · China

Zhalantun is a large city in Inner Mongolia, China with a population of 132,224. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

132,224 Population 20/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population132,224
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population132,224
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates48.0095°, 122.7365°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceInner Mongolia
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (451 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Zhalantun

Zhalantun is a large city in China (Inner Mongolia) with a population of 132,224. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from -1°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhalantun

Zhalantun has an average annual temperature of 2°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 701 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -18.9°C / -2°F -30.6° / -4.9° 5.1
Feb -14.9°C / 5°F -28.9° / 2.9° 5.8
Mar -4.5°C / 24°F -20.1° / 13° 9.5
Apr 4.2°C / 40°F -8.8° / 22.4° 23.0
May 12°C / 54°F -1.6° / 30.9° 48.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 5.7° / 32.8° 119.2
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 11.5° / 33.1° 188.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 8.1° / 32.7° 176.8
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 0° / 27.9° 78.8
Oct 2.7°C / 37°F -7.5° / 18.9° 24.1
Nov -7.9°C / 18°F -20.4° / 5.8° 15.9
Dec -18.1°C / -1°F -30° / -4.1° 5.4
Zhalantun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below China avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area6,480.6 sq mi (16,784.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates48.0095°N, 122.7365°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 14, 2013.

Jun 10, 2008 124 km E of Yakeshi, China M4.9 126 km
Jul 7, 2008 30 km SW of Longjiang, China M4.7 97 km
May 14, 2013 142 km N of Zhalantun, China M4.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Arxan-Chaihe (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arxan-Chaihe Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,677 m (5,502 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.1 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in

Zhalantun has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -1°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Zhalantun

Institution Type Founded Website
内蒙古扎兰屯职业学院(秀水校区) University - ,
扎兰屯职业学院(明月校区) University - ,

Schools in Zhalantun

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
扎兰屯市实验小学 - - - -
扎兰屯市民族中学 - - - -
扎兰屯第四中学 - - - -
扎兰屯市职业高中 - - - -
扎兰屯职业学院(吊桥校区) - - - -
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Museums in Zhalantun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
中东铁路博物馆
扎兰屯市历史博物馆

Train Stations in Zhalantun

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaotaizi
Zhalantun

Gas Stations in Zhalantun

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13376338465
CN #806716119

Shopping Malls in Zhalantun

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Zhalantun

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
碾子山奥悦滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
金龙山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Zhalantun

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhalantun Genghis Khan AirportNZLMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Zhalantun

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Parks 2

🇨🇳 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 Zhalantun

What is the population of Zhalantun?

Zhalantun has a population of 132,224 residents and is located in China. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 6,480.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhalantun?

Zhalantun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

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