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Weather & Climate in Yousuo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yousuo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 164.0 sq mi (424.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0253°N, 100.0677°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 34 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 26 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 30 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Yousuo has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.5").