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Weather & Climate in Yege, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yege has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 336 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,911 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,911 ft (4,240 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5750°N, 95.3423°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 29, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.3 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Sep 13, 2000 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1996 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 65 km | 32 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 31 km |
| May 4, 2018 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 298 km NW of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Yege has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.1").