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Weather & Climate in Golmud, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golmud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 346 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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,216 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4067°N, 94.9006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 18, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1993 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Dec 1, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2002 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Golmud has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").