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Yushu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 2° · coldest night Thursday at -10°

The short of it: Yushu weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -9 °C (15 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -14 °C (8 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (33 °F), low -9 °C (15 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:30 local time.

YUSHU, Monday. — Those stepping out in Yushu this morning will find clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 1°, the night near -9°. That is 5° colder than Yushu usually sees in November, when highs average 5°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 5 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 2°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -10°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 5.7 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Yushu runs from -11° at night to 5° by day, with some 4.0 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 18°, January the coldest at -16°, and July the wettest with 115 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are October and July.

The sun is up 10 h 38 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 4,216 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-9°-13°2 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-7°-11°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-5°-9°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-3°-7°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-2°-6°2 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-1°-5°2 km/h–
3 PMClear sky0°-4°2 km/h–
4 PMClear sky1°-3°2 km/h–
5 PMClear sky1°-3°2 km/h–
6 PMClear sky0°-4°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-1°-5°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-2°-6°3 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-3°-7°2 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-4°-7°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-4°-8°0 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-5°-8°1 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-5°-9°1 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-6°-9°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-7°-10°2 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-7°-11°2 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-8°-12°2 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-8°-12°2 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-9°-13°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): clear sky, high 1°, low -9°, dry, gusts to 8 km/h. Sun up 7:56 AM, down 6:34 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-9°1°dry8 km/h10 h 38 min
Tuesday-9°2°0.5 mm22 km/h10 h 36 min
Wednesday-8°-1°2.8 mm20 km/h10 h 35 min
Thursday-10°1°dry19 km/h10 h 33 min
Friday-8°2°dry28 km/h10 h 31 min
Saturday-4°1°2.4 mm27 km/h10 h 30 min
Sunday-8°1°dry16 km/h10 h 28 min

Warmest: Friday at 2°. Wettest: Wednesday, 2.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Friday, 28 km/h.

The Almanac · Yushu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Yushu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 25 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 24 min
Average wind
7 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 5°, with nights near -11°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Yushu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Yushu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-16°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
February2°-13°5.0 mm10 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
March6°-9°10 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April10°-5°16 mm8 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦
May13°0°62 mm8 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
June16°4°110 mm8 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦
July18°6°115 mm6 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
August18°5°94 mm6 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
September15°3°80 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
October10°-3°29 mm7 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-11°4.0 mm7 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦
December2°-16°3.0 mm8 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Yushu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Yushu today?

Right now it is -9 °C (15 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -14 °C (8 °F). Today’s high is 1 °C (33 °F) and tonight’s low -9 °C (15 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Yushu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Yushu?

Yes: glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Yushu?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -16 °C (2 °F). The wettest month is July, with 115 mm (4.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Yushu?

October and July. October brings highs near 10 °C (51 °F) and about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain; July highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and 115 mm (4.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Yushu?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GengqingSichuan198 km SE8°-8°6.0 mm
QamdoTibet209 km S11°-5°5.0 mm
Maqin CountyQinghai341 km ENE3°-13°5.0 mm
Oula XiumaGansu405 km ENE4°-12°7.0 mm
GuōlèmùdéQinghai430 km NNW5°-8°1.0 mm
BayiTibet449 km SW12°-1°6.0 mm
NyingchiTibet450 km SW12°-1°6.0 mm
QabqaQinghai492 km NE6°-11°3.0 mm

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