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Monthly climate in Sulu, Qinghai, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Sulu features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -18 °C (0 °F) and 9 °C (48 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -41 °C (-42 °F) or can rise to as high as 19 °C (66 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 791 mm (31.1 inches) and receives 150 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Sulu enjoys an average of 3807 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 2 minutes to 14 hours 14 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Sulu, Qinghai, China §

The warmest months in Sulu are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 6 to 9 °C (42 - 48 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -18 to -15 °C (0 - 6 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Sulu experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 242 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Sulu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 1°C
(34°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 1°C
(34°F)
Mean maximum -3°C
(26°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)
Average high -9°C
(15°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)
Daily mean -18°C
(0°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)
Average low -25°C
(-12°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)
Mean minimum -35°C
(-31°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)		 -28°C
(-17°F)		 -24°C
(-10°F)		 -14°C
(8°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -24°C
(-11°F)		 -30°C
(-22°F)		 -33°C
(-28°F)
Minimum -41°C
(-42°F)		 -37°C
(-34°F)		 -32°C
(-26°F)		 -28°C
(-19°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -31°C
(-24°F)		 -33°C
(-27°F)		 -39°C
(-38°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Sulu, Qinghai, China §

Sulu usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 23 rainy days and 146 mm (5.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Sulu are January, February and December. On average, 12 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Sulu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 8 (0.3) 15 (0.6) 20 (0.8) 27 (1.0) 72 (2.8) 126 (5.0) 148 (5.8) 156 (6.1) 133 (5.2) 58 (2.3) 16 (0.6) 13 (0.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 4 6 9 15 22 24 24 23 14 5 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Sulu, Qinghai, China §

The sunniest months in Sulu are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 16 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Sulu: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 16 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Sulu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 248 293 339 339 357 339 335 335 307 315 293 301
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 15m 11h 0m 11h 59m 12h 58m 13h 49m 14h 14m 14h 1m 13h 17m 12h 20m 11h 20m 10h 28m 10h 2m

Solar UV radiation in Sulu, Qinghai, China §

Sulu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 17 - 20, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Sulu UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Sulu, Qinghai, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 7 10 14 16 20 18 17 15 15 13 10 7

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Sulu, Qinghai, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Sulu. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Sulu's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.