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Lab, China

Qinghai · China

Lab is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,519. Elevation: 12,644 ft (3,854 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,519 Population 9/sq mi density
12,644 ft Elevation 3,854 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,519
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation12,644 ft (3,854 m)
Population4,519
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation12,644 ft (3,854 m)
Coordinates33.2717°, 97.1417°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall72.0 inches (183 cm)

About Lab

Lab is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,519. The city sits at an elevation of 12,644 feet (3,854 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lab

Lab has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.9°C / 21°F -14.3° / 2.5° 4.4
Feb -2.9°C / 27°F -10.8° / 5.1° 5.1
Mar 1.3°C / 34°F -6.3° / 8.8° 10.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F -2.1° / 12.6° 18.3
May 9.1°C / 48°F 2.1° / 16.1° 58.3
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 6.2° / 18.8° 101.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 7.9° / 21° 95.9
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 6.9° / 20.7° 88.0
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 4.5° / 18.1° 74.1
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F -1.6° / 12.7° 30.9
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -8.4° / 7.7° 3.4
Dec -4.8°C / 23°F -13.5° / 3.9° 2.4
Lab has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 323 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 31.3 inches. The area receives 72.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,644 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.7°F
39% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,644 ft (3,854 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.2717°N, 97.1417°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below China avg
Snowfall 72.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 57 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 65 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 100 km
Dec 18, 1995 Southern Qinghai, China M5.7 139 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 144 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 93 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 92 km
Aug 13, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 149 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 47 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 144 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 93 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 58 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 98 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 77 km
Apr 14, 2010 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 54 km
Apr 27, 1993 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 106 km
Dec 20, 1995 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 139 km
Apr 13, 2010 229 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 42 km
Jun 6, 2010 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 89 km
Apr 14, 2010 198 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Lab has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 13°F in December to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Lab

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #9551822220

Gyms in Lab

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #15601843

Airports Near Lab

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yushu Batang AirportYUSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lab

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Labu Monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lab

What is the population of Lab?

Lab has a population of 4,519 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lab?

Lab has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 72.0 inches of snow.

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