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Yege, China

Qinghai · China

Yege is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 2,664. Elevation: 13,911 ft (4,240 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,664 Population 5/sq mi density
13,911 ft Elevation 4,240 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,664
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation13,911 ft (4,240 m)
Population2,664
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation13,911 ft (4,240 m)
Coordinates34.5750°, 95.3423°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall111.9 inches (284 cm)

About Yege

Yege is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 2,664. The city sits at an elevation of 13,911 feet (4,240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Yege has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 336 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,911 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below China avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,911 ft (4,240 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.5750°N, 95.3423°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below China avg
Snowfall 111.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 1, 2023.

Jun 29, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.6 92 km
Feb 9, 1997 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 131 km
Oct 26, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 93 km
Mar 29, 2006 Southern Qinghai, China M5.3 81 km
Nov 14, 2001 Southern Qinghai, China M5.3 137 km
May 6, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 107 km
Sep 13, 2000 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 52 km
Nov 14, 2001 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 127 km
Aug 22, 1996 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 145 km
Jun 17, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 101 km
Mar 5, 2010 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 65 km
Mar 2, 2022 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 142 km
Sep 28, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 149 km
May 4, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 108 km
Nov 14, 2001 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 139 km
Nov 15, 2001 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 137 km
Feb 1, 2022 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 144 km
Mar 25, 2013 298 km NW of Qamdo, China M4.6 140 km
May 28, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 105 km
Mar 24, 2013 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
September 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.1 in

Yege has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Restaurants in Yege

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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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 Yege

What is the population of Yege?

Yege has a population of 2,664 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yege?

Yege has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 111.9 inches of snow.

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