Abstract:Based on the dust-storm,gale days and precipitation data at 12 meteorological stations in Chifeng,Inner Mongolia from 1961 to 2000,the geographical distribution characteristics and seasonal,annual and decadal characteristics of dust-storm are analyzed. The results show that dust-storm days in Chifeng decreased for the last 40 years,the special landscape and strong windy characteristics in this area are the main causes. The main synoptic type of dust-storm occurring in Chifeng is given too.