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Weather & Climate in Salaqi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salaqi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 50.3 sq mi (130.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5414°N, 110.5108°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Mar 24, 2004 | 29 km W of Baotou, China | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 95 km WSW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 115 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 37 km WNW of Baotou, China | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 31 km ESE of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China | M4.0 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1996 | 47 km WNW of Baotou, China | M3.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 1994 | 41 km N of Dongsheng, China | M3.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 56 km ESE of Ordos, China | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 49 km N of Shiguai, China | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in |
Salaqi has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 7°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.2").