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Yushu, China

Full City Profile

141,308 Population 277/sq mi density
12,100 ft Elevation 3,688 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
Yushu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,100 ft (3,688 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates33.0012°N, 97.0089°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 47 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 56 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 89 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 88 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 75 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 133 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 16 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 117 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 143 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 75 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 45 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 72 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 92 km
Apr 14, 2010 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 37 km
Apr 27, 1993 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 89 km
Apr 14, 2010 198 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 22 km
Apr 13, 2010 229 km N of Qamdo, China M4.9 33 km
Apr 15, 2010 219 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 34 km
Apr 28, 2010 237 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 52 km
Jun 6, 2010 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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