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Weather & Climate in Yushu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yushu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,100 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,100 ft (3,688 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0012°N, 97.0089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 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 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 56 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 88 km | 24 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 201 km N of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 16 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 198 km N of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 229 km N of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 219 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2010 | 237 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Yushu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 12°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").