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Yousuo, China

Full City Profile

53,233 Population 325/sq mi density
6,476 ft Elevation 1,974 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Yousuo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Area164.0 sq mi (424.7 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates26.0253°N, 100.0677°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.47"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 142 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 34 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 122 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 110 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 112 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 66 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 115 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 119 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 120 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 137 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 131 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 106 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 37 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 26 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 140 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 104 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 121 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 54 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 39 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 142 km
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Driest

Yousuo has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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