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Weather & Climate in Bay, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 338 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,999 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7918°N, 81.8638°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1999 | 27 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 34 km NW of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 72 km NE of Kuqa, China | M5.4 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 119 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 111 km W of Kuqa, China | M5.2 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 93 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 58 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 42 km NNW of Aksu, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 85 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 46 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 65 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 60 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 45 km | 37 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 107 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 64 km NNE of Aral, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 38 km NW of Kuqa, China | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 18°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.1").