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Weather & Climate in Ulanqab, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulanqab has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°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 city sits at an elevation of 4,511 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,511 ft (1,375 m) |
| Area | 21,025.5 sq mi (54,456.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9930°N, 113.1330°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Ulanqab has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.1").