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Weather & Climate in Yartang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yartang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 323 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 43.9 inches. The area receives 121.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,145 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 31.9°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,145 ft (3,397 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7628°N, 100.7835°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 9, 2022 | 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.9 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 240 km N of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 237 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 266 km N of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 252 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 101 km S of Cairima, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 159 km SW of Qihama, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 167 km SW of Muxihe, China | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 242 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 209 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 252 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Yartang has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 15°F in January to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.1").