Baotou
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Baotou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baotou are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 23–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -15°C), and July the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.8 | -14.6 | 3 | 8.6 |
| February | 0.9 | -10.8 | 5 | 9.2 |
| March | 10.2 | -2.4 | 10 | 9.9 |
| April | 17.6 | 3.6 | 16 | 10.0 |
| May | 23.8 | 10.4 | 27 | 10.1 |
| June | 28.7 | 16.1 | 36 | 10.9 |
| July | 29.6 | 18.7 | 80 | 10.5 |
| August | 27.4 | 16.9 | 77 | 10.1 |
| September | 22.5 | 11.6 | 48 | 9.3 |
| October | 13.8 | 2.8 | 24 | 8.4 |
| November | 4.6 | -4.9 | 9 | 7.9 |
| December | -3.7 | -13.2 | 3 | 8.3 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026Past and future events in Baotou
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Previously
- 1996 Baotou earthquake
An earthquake of MS 6.4 occurred on May 3, 1996, causing severe damage, casualties, and extensive homelessness in Baotou.
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- Baotou
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- Wikidata structured records for Baotou
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01 · OverviewBaotou, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Baotou took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Baotou
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Baotou
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Baotou
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Baotou
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Baotou
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Baotou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Baotou located and what are its coordinates?
Baotou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 40.6516, 109.8439, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Baotou?
Baotou has a recorded population of approximately 2,150,000 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Baotou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Baotou include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baotou?
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