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Weather & Climate in Ulan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 309 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,511 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,511 ft (1,375 m) |
| Area | 1,573.2 sq mi (4,074.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0937°N, 107.9802°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 12, 1993 | 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 64 km S of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Mar 20, 1999 | 6 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2014 | 12 km NNE of Shizuishan, China | M4.0 | 103 km | 34 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 23 km ENE of Shizuishan, China | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2002 | 14 km ENE of Dawukou, China | M3.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 14 km WSW of Wuhai, China | M3.5 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 84 km W of Yulinshi, China | M3.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1993 | 48 km SSE of Shizuishan, China | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Ulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.0").