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Weather & Climate in Shantaizi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shantaizi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,173 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6861°N, 111.4597°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 50 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China | M4.0 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 31 km ESE of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Shantaizi has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").