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Weather & Climate in Baijiantan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baijiantan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 326 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6930°N, 85.1394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China | M4.6 | 7 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 76 km E of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 28 km SSE of Karamay, China | M4.4 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 67 km SSE of Karamay, China | M4.4 | 74 km | 37 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jan 5, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M4.1 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 109 km S of Karamay, China | M3.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 11 km NW of Hoxtolgay, China | M3.9 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 106 km WNW of Karamay, China | M3.8 | 121 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Baijiantan has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from 5°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.0") and February the driest (0.1").