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Weather & Climate in Yushu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yushu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 1,421.8 sq mi (3,682.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9598°N, 106.0057°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 142 km | 4 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 16 km ESE of Zhongmiao, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in |
Yushu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.2").