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Layu, China

Tibet · China

Layu is a small town in Tibet, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,185 ft (3,714 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,185 ft Elevation 3,714 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation12,185 ft (3,714 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,185 ft (3,714 m)
Coordinates29.1471°, 91.6586°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall70.4 inches (179 cm)

About Layu

Layu is a small town in China (Tibet) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,185 feet (3,714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Layu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 345 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,185 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average30.8°F
43% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,185 ft (3,714 m)
Area87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.1471°N, 91.6586°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below China avg
Snowfall 70.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jun 9, 1996 87 km NNE of Tawang, India M5.2 106 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 118 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 138 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 33 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 115 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 143 km
Mar 10, 2001 35 km NNW of Tawang, India M4.7 142 km
May 14, 2000 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan M4.7 113 km
Jun 22, 2021 56 km NNE of Tawang, India M4.6 137 km
Jan 29, 2020 118 km SE of Lhasa, China M4.5 44 km
Apr 22, 1996 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China M4.5 108 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 56 km
Aug 4, 1997 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan M4.5 104 km
Aug 3, 2025 121 km E of Lhasa, China M4.5 98 km
Jan 15, 2025 104 km E of Lhasa, China M4.4 81 km
Dec 24, 1991 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China M4.4 128 km
Jun 28, 1995 87 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 90 km
Feb 16, 1996 117 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 63 km
Jul 31, 1993 44 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 133 km
Jul 30, 1992 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in

Layu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 19°F in January to 55°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Layu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhasa Gonggar International AirportLXALarge Airport
Shannan Longzi AirportLGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Layu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pawo monastery
Tangpoche 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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What is the weather like in Layu?

Layu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 70.4 inches of snow.

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