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Weather & Climate in Baotou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baotou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 10,645.3 sq mi (27,571.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6516°N, 109.8439°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 3, 1996 | 36 km NW of Baotou, China | M6.0 | 21 km | 26 km |
| Mar 24, 2004 | 29 km W of Baotou, China | M4.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 79 km E of Bayan Nur, China | M4.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 95 km WSW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 85 km | 115 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 37 km WNW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 31 km ESE of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China | M4.0 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1996 | 47 km WNW of Baotou, China | M3.9 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 1994 | 41 km N of Dongsheng, China | M3.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 49 km N of Shiguai, China | M3.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Baotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 9°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.2").