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Weather & Climate in Dalai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 332 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,331 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,331 ft (1,320 m) |
| Area | 1,549.5 sq mi (4,013.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6264°N, 112.9890°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 10, 1994 | 77 km N of Erenhot, China | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 122 km NNE of Erenhot, China | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 77 km N of Erenhot, China | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dariganga Volcanic Field (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dariganga Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,778 m (5,833 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Dalai has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 0°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.0").