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Weather & Climate in Ordos, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ordos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,051 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,051 ft (2,149 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 163,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6086°N, 109.7816°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 130 km | 26 km |
| Mar 24, 2004 | 29 km W of Baotou, China | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 47 km | 11 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 41 km ENE of Yulinshi, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 50 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 49 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 37 km WNW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 95 km WSW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 115 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 64 km S of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 31 km ESE of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 24 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in |
Ordos has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.2").