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Weather & Climate in Hongdun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongdun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 298 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 4,179.8 sq mi (10,825.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7241°N, 88.2185°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 80 km | 17 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 93 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 82 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Hongdun has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -2°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.2").