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Yushu, China

Gansu · China

Yushu is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 6,012. Elevation: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

6,012 Population 4/sq mi density
4,052 ft Elevation 1,235 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Yushu

Yushu Batang Airport is an airport serving Yushu City in Qinghai Province, China. It is located 18 kilometers to the south of the city center, Gyêgu, at 3,890 meters above the sea level, which makes it the highest civilian airport in Qinghai Province, and one of the highest in the world.

People

Population6,012
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Population6,012
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Coordinates33.9598°, 106.0057°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Yushu

Yushu is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 6,012. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet (1,235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Yushu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below China avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area1,421.8 sq mi (3,682.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates33.9598°N, 106.0057°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below China avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 142 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 146 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 142 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 147 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 141 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 133 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 139 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 139 km
Jun 17, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 140 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 140 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 139 km
Jun 19, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 139 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 130 km
Apr 28, 2025 16 km ESE of Zhongmiao, China M4.7 146 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 141 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 147 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 147 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 97 km
Apr 15, 1999 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in

Yushu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Yushu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
徽县农贸市场

Ski Resorts Near Yushu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yushu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium Airport

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 Yushu

What is the population of Yushu?

Yushu has a population of 6,012 residents and is located in China. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,421.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yushu?

Yushu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

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