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Yushu, China
Qinghai · China
Yushu is a large city in Qinghai, China with a population of 141,308. Elevation: 12,100 ft (3,688 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 141,308 |
| Population Density | 277 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,100 ft (3,688 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0012°, 97.0089° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Qinghai |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-0°C) |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.2 inches (539 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
About Yushu
Yushu is a large city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 141,308. The city sits at an elevation of 12,100 feet (3,688 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Yushu
Yushu has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below China avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,100 ft (3,688 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0012°N, 97.0089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Yushu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 12°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Museums in Yushu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yushu Prefecture Museum | ||||
| 玉树抗震救灾纪念馆 |
Hotels in Yushu
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yushu
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yushu
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yushu
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yushu
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yushu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yushu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yushu Batang Airport | YUS | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yushu
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gyanak Mani stones mount | |
| Gyêgu Monastery | |
| Old Thrangu Monastery |
Quick Facts
Around Yushu
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇨🇳 About China
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yushu
What is the population of Yushu?
Yushu has a population of 141,308 residents and is located in China. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yushu?
Yushu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.