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Weather & Climate in Hohhot, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hohhot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 316 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,448 ft (1,051 m) |
| Area | 6,635.6 sq mi (17,186.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8106°N, 111.6522°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 15 km NNW of Datong, China | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 18 km NNW of Datong, China | M3.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 49 km N of Shiguai, China | M3.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in |
Hohhot has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.1").