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Weather & Climate in Daihai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daihai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 321 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5211°N, 112.4931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Daihai has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.1").