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Monthly climate in Rutog, Tibet, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rutog features a subarctic climate (Dwc). Temperatures typically range between -17 °C (2 °F) and 12 °C (55 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -34 °C (-29 °F) or can rise to as high as 24 °C (75 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 270 mm (10.6 inches) and receives 61 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rutog enjoys an average of 4186 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 57 minutes to 14 hours 18 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Rutog, Tibet, China §

The warmest months in Rutog are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 9 to 12 °C (49 - 55 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -17 to -14 °C (2 - 8 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rutog experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 226 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Rutog, Tibet, 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
(31°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 2°C
(36°F)
Mean maximum -5°C
(23°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)
Average high -11°C
(13°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)
Daily mean -17°C
(2°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -14°C
(8°F)
Average low -23°C
(-9°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -4°C
(24°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)
Mean minimum -31°C
(-24°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -20°C
(-3°F)		 -24°C
(-11°F)
Minimum -34°C
(-29°F)		 -34°C
(-29°F)		 -31°C
(-23°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Rutog, Tibet, China §

Rutog usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 50 mm (2.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rutog are March, April and October. On average, 9 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Rutog, Tibet, 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) 12 (0.5) 12 (0.5) 8 (0.3) 11 (0.4) 18 (0.7) 25 (1.0) 63 (2.5) 62 (2.4) 26 (1.0) 9 (0.3) 11 (0.4) 15 (0.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 3 3 2 5 6 15 13 6 0 2 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Rutog, Tibet, China §

The sunniest months in Rutog are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 10 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rutog: January, February and December receive an average of 9 hours 18 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Rutog, Tibet, 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 244 299 357 373 407 402 401 387 357 347 304 302
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 11m 10h 58m 11h 58m 13h 0m 13h 53m 14h 18m 14h 5m 13h 20m 12h 20m 11h 19m 10h 25m 9h 57m

Solar UV radiation in Rutog, Tibet, China §

Rutog experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, 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 8. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rutog UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Rutog, Tibet, 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 8 14 15 16 15 15 15 13 11 8 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Rutog, Tibet, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rutog. 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 Rutog's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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