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Weather & Climate in Bayan Nur, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayan Nur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 466,844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7414°N, 107.3860°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jan 13, 1991 | 130 km NW of Wuhai, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 36 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 45 km NNW of Bayan Nur, China | M4.9 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 55 km NW of Bayan Nur, China | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 135 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 61 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 150 km W of Bayan Nur, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 48 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 100 km | 29 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 79 km E of Bayan Nur, China | M4.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 39 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 32 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 47 km W of Bayan Nur, China | M4.4 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 95 km WSW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 115 km |
| Apr 1, 2013 | 44 km SW of Bayan Nur, China | M4.2 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 40 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 41 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 12 km W of Bayan Nur, China | M4.1 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1999 | 6 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 44 km E of Bayan Nur, China | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1992 | 40 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M3.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1990 | 66 km NW of Wuhai, China | M3.9 | 110 km | 33 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 |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Bayan Nur has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and December the driest (0.0").