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Weather & Climate in Ertai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ertai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 315 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,999 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,999 ft (914 m) |
| Area | 1,320.7 sq mi (3,420.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0565°N, 90.1513°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 24, 2009 | 187 km SW of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.0 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 275 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 228 km NNE of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 298 km NE of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2011 | Western Mongolia | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 171 km SE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Kezilexilike, China | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1991 | 228 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.2 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 247 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 155 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in |
Ertai has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from 2°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and February the driest (0.2").