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Weather & Climate in Baiyin Chagan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baiyin Chagan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 321 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 26.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4533°N, 113.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 142 km NNW of Jining, China | M4.1 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 110 km NNW of Jining, China | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 63 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 15 km NNW of Datong, China | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in |
Baiyin Chagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.1").