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Weather & Climate in Balin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 312 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 6,480.6 sq mi (16,784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3100°N, 122.3259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jun 10, 2008 | 124 km E of Yakeshi, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 24 km |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 30 km SW of Longjiang, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 142 km N of Zhalantun, China | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 60 km SSE of Yakeshi, China | M3.7 | 108 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Arxan-Chaihe (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arxan-Chaihe | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,677 m (5,502 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 | 67°F (19°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 |
Balin has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -1°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").