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Weather & Climate in Baiyin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baiyin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,653 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,653 ft (1,723 m) |
| Area | 7,760.1 sq mi (20,098.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5470°N, 104.1702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 20, 1990 | Gansu, China | M5.7 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 83 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 65 km ESE of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 45 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 58 km | 20 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 75 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 71 km N of Baiyin, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Baiyin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.0").