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Weather & Climate in Dongsheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongsheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,721 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,721 ft (1,439 m) |
| Area | 834.0 sq mi (2,160.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8161°N, 109.9776°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 3, 1996 | 36 km NW of Baotou, China | M6.0 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Mar 24, 2004 | 29 km W of Baotou, China | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 19 km | 11 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 49 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 50 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 41 km ENE of Yulinshi, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 37 km WNW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 95 km WSW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 102 km | 115 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 64 km S of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 31 km ESE of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in |
Dongsheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.2").