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Weather & Climate in Saihantaolai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saihantaolai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 335 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8803°N, 100.6131°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 7, 2013 | 196 km NE of Jiuquan, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Oct 15, 2011 | 215 km SSW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in |
Saihantaolai has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from 13°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").