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Weather & Climate in Bayan Hot, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayan Hot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,016 ft (1,529 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8386°N, 105.6686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 15, 2015 | 36 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 70 km W of Dawukou, China | M5.1 | 12 km | 28 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 37 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 148 km W of Yinchuan, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 36 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 61 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 48 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 1993 | 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 39 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 40 km |
| Mar 7, 1991 | 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 25 km W of Dawukou, China | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 31 km WSW of Shitanjing, China | M4.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Bayan Hot has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.1").