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Lushar, China

Qinghai · China

Lushar is a mid-size city in Qinghai, China with a population of 67,153. Elevation: 8,983 ft (2,738 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

67,153 Population 262/sq mi density
8,983 ft Elevation 2,738 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population67,153
Density262/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation8,983 ft (2,738 m)
Population67,153
Population Density262 / sq mi
Elevation8,983 ft (2,738 m)
Coordinates36.4842°, 101.5633°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Lushar

Lushar is a mid-size city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 67,153. The city sits at an elevation of 8,983 feet (2,738 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lushar

Lushar has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.3°C / 21°F -14.4° / 1.8° 2.2
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -10.2° / 5.8° 2.1
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -4.3° / 10.5° 8.2
Apr 9°C / 48°F 1.4° / 16.6° 19.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 5.7° / 20° 55.8
Jun 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.9° 67.9
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 11.5° / 24.8° 82.4
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11° / 24.1° 88.8
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.5° 70.1
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 0.9° / 14.3° 20.5
Nov 1°C / 34°F -6.4° / 8.4° 4.3
Dec -4.8°C / 23°F -12.6° / 3.1° 1.7
Lushar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,983 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below China avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,983 ft (2,738 m)
Area256.0 sq mi (663.1 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates36.4842°N, 101.5633°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below China avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 131 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 126 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 120 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 132 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 140 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 132 km
Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 140 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 138 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 136 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 136 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 144 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 121 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 146 km
Jun 1, 1996 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China M5.2 147 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 137 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 145 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 134 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 147 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 134 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in

Lushar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 12°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Lushar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
China Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum
Kunlun jade museum
Qing Hai Province Museum
Qinghai Folk-customs museum
The Tibetan Cultural Museum
Yak museum
青海省科学技术馆
青藏高原自然博物馆

Libraries in Lushar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
逸夫综合图书馆0.0
逸夫综合图书馆0.0
青海省图书馆0.0

Hotels in Lushar

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宗曲臧家客栈
西宁湟中盛豪商务宾馆
香巴林卡酒店

Gas Stations in Lushar

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1193241450
CN #7449023522
CN #9554118877
CN #9554119482
CN #9554119484

Stadiums & Teams in Lushar

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Ski Resorts Near Lushar

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
瞿昙国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
奥斯陆滑雪场(鹿塬) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
西宁南山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
彩虹滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
金帝顺滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
蓝雀山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lushar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xining Caojiabao International AirportXNNLarge Airport
Haibei Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Lushar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotels 3
Parks 2

🇨🇳 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 Lushar

What is the population of Lushar?

Lushar has a population of 67,153 residents and is located in China. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 256.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lushar?

Lushar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

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