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Weather & Climate in Sulu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 341 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 32.7 inches. The area receives 103.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,055 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 23.9°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,055 ft (4,284 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4994°N, 95.2858°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 58 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 225 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 62 km | 29 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 58 km | 8 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.