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Sumdo, China

Qinghai · China

Sumdo is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 14,346. Elevation: 10,696 ft (3,260 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,346 Population 2/sq mi density
10,696 ft Elevation 3,260 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Sumdo

Sumdo is a village in the Lahul and Spiti district, in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is at the confluence of the Pare Chu river with the Spiti River. Sumdo is close to the border with Tibet, the opposite side on the Tibetan side being the Tsosib Sumkyil Township. China claims the village as part of its Tsamda County, Tibet.

People

Population14,346
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation10,696 ft (3,260 m)
Population14,346
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10,696 ft (3,260 m)
Coordinates35.5185°, 100.9328°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (768 mm)
Annual Snowfall41.8 inches (106 cm)

About Sumdo

Sumdo is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 14,346. The city sits at an elevation of 10,696 feet (3,260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Sumdo

Sumdo has an average annual temperature of 3.9°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.6°C / 17°F -17.8° / 0.5° 15.0
Feb -4.7°C / 24°F -13.7° / 4.3° 3.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F -8.4° / 8.5° 5.7
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F -2.8° / 13.3° 20.3
May 9.1°C / 48°F 2° / 16.2° 57.2
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.7° 74.9
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.3° 91.0
Aug 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 20.9° 98.1
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.3° 66.2
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F -3° / 12° 16.9
Nov -2.4°C / 28°F -11.3° / 6.5° 2.6
Dec -7.6°C / 18°F -16.9° / 1.7° 1.2
Sumdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 324 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 30.2 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,696 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,696 ft (3,260 m)
Area8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates35.5185°N, 100.9328°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below China avg
Snowfall 41.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 81 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 101 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 83 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 145 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 94 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 95 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 108 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 78 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 99 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 92 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 90 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 149 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 92 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 126 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 93 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 110 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 142 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 115 km
Nov 25, 1999 285 km SW of Xining, China M4.9 145 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest

Sumdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in December to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Sumdo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #9512118837
CN #9512118838

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 Sumdo

What is the population of Sumdo?

Sumdo has a population of 14,346 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 8,124.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sumdo?

Sumdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 41.8 inches of snow.

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