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Weather & Climate in Baluntaicun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baluntaicun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,617 ft (1,712 m) |
| Area | 2,787.4 sq mi (7,219.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6684°N, 86.3242°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 2, 1993 | 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.7 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 74 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 105 km WNW of Korla, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 73 km | 32 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 86 km ENE of Sishilichengzi, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 35 km |
| May 12, 2009 | 130 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 103 km S of Dushanzi, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 44 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 81 km ESE of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 82 km | 21 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 37 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 14 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China | M4.9 | 15 km | 22 km |
| Mar 23, 2001 | 120 km ESE of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in |
Baluntaicun has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").