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Weather & Climate in Balbagay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balbagay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. The area gets 293 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5180°N, 87.7423°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 34 km E of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Hoxtolgay, China | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 118 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Balbagay has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from -4°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.2").