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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 39°F (4°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1,819.5 sq mi (4,712.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8275°N, 126.5406°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Zhaozhou, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in |
Yushu has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -3°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.1").