Salaqi climate
Salaqi (Inner Mongolia, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C48 °F, and about 378 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Salaqi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −426 | −164 | −1015 | 20.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 235 | −1112 | −523 | 50.2 | 28 |
| Mar | 949 | −523 | 236 | 80.3 | 29 |
| Apr | 1966 | 235 | 1050 | 150.6 | 13 |
| May | 2679 | 947 | 1763 | 311.2 | 1 |
| Jun | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 913.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1660 | 2373 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1049 | 1762 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1660 | 134 | 947 | 190.8 | 12 |
| Nov | 542 | −621 | 031 | 100.4 | 28 |
| Dec | −327 | −147 | −817 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Year | 3290 | −164 | 948 | 37815 | 174 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 48% | 2.6 | 9:34 |
| Feb | 53% | 48% | 3.5 | 10:36 |
| Mar | 43% | 43% | 5.0 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 37% | 48% | 6.2 | 13:14 |
| May | 35% | 50% | 6.8 | 14:25 |
| Jun | 42% | 56% | 6.5 | 15:03 |
| Jul | 51% | 58% | 6.2 | 14:48 |
| Aug | 56% | 53% | 5.7 | 13:46 |
| Sep | 56% | 49% | 4.8 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 55% | 34% | 4.0 | 11:02 |
| Nov | 57% | 36% | 2.9 | 9:52 |
| Dec | 62% | 43% | 2.3 | 9:17 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Salaqi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −4 °C26 °F and lows −16 °C4 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 34.7 °C62.5 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 378 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–April. The wettest month is July (91 mm3.6 in), the driest is January (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 35% in May to 63% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 12 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in February, about 16 cm).
Best time to visit Salaqi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 31 mm1.2 in to 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −4 °C26 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Salaqi
- Winter (December–February) — highs −426 to 2 °C35 °F, lows −164 to −11 °C12 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 949 to 26 °C79 °F, lows −523 to 9 °C47 °F, about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 542 to 24 °C75 °F, lows −621 to 10 °C49 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Salaqi compares
Compared with Baotou, about 58 km to the west, Salaqi has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% more precipitation (378 mm15 in vs 336 mm13 in). The difference is largest in January (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Salaqi is the 465th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 503rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kanggye (North Korea, Dwa), Manpo (North Korea, Dwa) and Sioux Falls (United States, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Baotou 58 km · 8 °C47 °F · 336 mm13 in
- Dongsheng 93 km · 6 °C43 °F · 361 mm14 in
- Hohhot 101 km · 7 °C45 °F · 373 mm15 in
- Ordos 121 km · 2 °C36 °F · 387 mm15 in
- Shuozhou 212 km · 8 °C47 °F · 456 mm18 in
- Jining 225 km · 5 °C41 °F · 378 mm15 in
- Ulanqab 226 km · 5 °C41 °F · 378 mm15 in
- Datong 241 km · 8 °C46 °F · 431 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salaqi?
July is the warmest month in Salaqi, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Salaqi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -4 °C (26 °F) and an average low of -16 °C (4 °F).
When does it rain the most in Salaqi?
July is the wettest month with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Salaqi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,121 m, while Salaqi lies at about 1,000 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.