Golmud Weather Records (CHM00052818)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Golmud (CHM00052818), China, with 71 years of record.
Key Facts for Golmud
- Golmud (CHM00052818) is a weather station in China at 36.42 latitude and 94.90 longitude, 2,809 m (9,216 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1955 to 2025, 71 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Golmud still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Golmud set a daily record precipitation of 8.4 mm (0.33 in) on 19 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: China, 36.42 latitude, 94.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,809 m (9,216 ft).
- Period of record: 1955 to 2025, 71 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) | 6.3 C (43.3 F) | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) |
| Feb | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) | 13.4 C (56.1 F) | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| Mar | 24.3 C (75.7 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| Apr | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | -13.4 C (7.9 F) | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| May | 31.0 C (87.8 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 1.3 C (34.3 F) |
| Jun | 32.7 C (90.9 F) | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 4.9 C (40.8 F) |
| Jul | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.9 C (35.4 F) | 32.9 C (91.2 F) | 7.7 C (45.9 F) |
| Aug | 35.5 C (95.9 F) | -1.4 C (29.5 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Sep | 31.0 C (87.8 F) | -8.2 C (17.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | -20.2 C (-4.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 20.2 C (68.4 F) | -25.4 C (-13.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 80 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 12 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-10 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.2 C (68.4 F) |
| 1999-07-31 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1999-08-01 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1999-08-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2022-07-06 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 32.0 mm (1.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 16 January 2015 |
| Feb | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 9 February 2011 |
| Mar | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 9 March 1987 |
| Apr | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 25 April 1970 |
| May | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 27 May 2009 |
| Jun | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | 7 June 2010 |
| Jul | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 22 July 1971 |
| Aug | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 1 August 2017 |
| Sep | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 6 September 1970 |
| Oct | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) | 3 October 1973 |
| Nov | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 14 November 1972 |
| Dec | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 24 December 2010 |
Period of Record Coverage
1955 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 206 | 56% | No |
| 2014 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 147 | 40% | No |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% | No |
| 2019 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2025 | 235 | 64% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 19 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 32.9 C (91.2 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 26 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 32.4 C (90.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 32.4 C (90.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 67 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 30.4 C (86.7 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 30.4 C (86.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high min | 16.8 C (62.2 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | tie | 16 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high min | 15.2 C (59.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 51 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 23 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 22 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 May 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 30 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily rain | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2025 | Golmud, CN | daily high max | 13.4 C (56.1 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 50 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
63 complete years, 1955 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 3.0 C | -2.78 C |
| 1956 | 3.7 C | -2.01 C |
| 1957 | 3.7 C | -2.01 C |
| 1958 | 4.6 C | -1.16 C |
| 1959 | 4.5 C | -1.28 C |
| 1960 | 4.5 C | -1.26 C |
| 1961 | 3.8 C | -1.94 C |
| 1962 | 4.0 C | -1.75 C |
| 1963 | 4.5 C | -1.25 C |
| 1964 | 4.1 C | -1.64 C |
| 1965 | 4.0 C | -1.70 C |
| 1966 | 4.3 C | -1.48 C |
| 1967 | 3.4 C | -2.37 C |
| 1968 | 3.9 C | -1.82 C |
| 1969 | 4.8 C | -0.95 C |
| 1970 | 4.7 C | -1.01 C |
| 1971 | 5.5 C | -0.21 C |
| 1972 | 5.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 1973 | 5.5 C | -0.22 C |
| 1974 | 5.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 1975 | 5.0 C | -0.76 C |
| 1976 | 5.1 C | -0.60 C |
| 1977 | 5.2 C | -0.50 C |
| 1978 | 5.8 C | +0.02 C |
| 1979 | 5.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1980 | 6.1 C | +0.34 C |
| 1981 | 6.0 C | +0.27 C |
| 1982 | 5.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1983 | 4.8 C | -0.91 C |
| 1984 | 5.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1985 | 5.7 C | -0.04 C |
| 1986 | 5.5 C | -0.26 C |
| 1987 | 6.4 C | +0.67 C |
| 1988 | 6.2 C | +0.42 C |
| 1989 | 5.4 C | -0.37 C |
| 1990 | 6.2 C | +0.43 C |
| 1991 | 5.8 C | +0.09 C |
| 1992 | 5.4 C | -0.35 C |
| 1993 | 5.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 1994 | 6.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 1995 | 5.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1996 | 6.0 C | +0.28 C |
| 1997 | 6.2 C | +0.49 C |
| 1998 | 7.3 C | +1.58 C |
| 1999 | 7.3 C | +1.56 C |
| 2000 | 6.5 C | +0.74 C |
| 2001 | 6.9 C | +1.18 C |
| 2002 | 7.1 C | +1.37 C |
| 2003 | 6.9 C | +1.17 C |
| 2004 | 7.1 C | +1.34 C |
| 2005 | 7.2 C | +1.43 C |
| 2006 | 7.8 C | +2.09 C |
| 2007 | 7.2 C | +1.47 C |
| 2008 | 6.8 C | +1.05 C |
| 2009 | 7.5 C | +1.76 C |
| 2010 | 7.6 C | +1.83 C |
| 2011 | 7.3 C | +1.58 C |
| 2012 | 6.6 C | +0.85 C |
| 2020 | 6.9 C | +1.17 C |
| 2021 | 6.8 C | +1.01 C |
| 2022 | 7.7 C | +1.93 C |
| 2023 | 7.3 C | +1.59 C |
| 2024 | 7.7 C | +1.94 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.6 C (0.5 to 0.7) per decade over 1955 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 1.1 F (0.9 to 1.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 63 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.6 C (0.5 to 0.7) per decade | 1.1 F (0.9 to 1.2) per decade | 1955 to 2024 | 63 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.5 to 0.8) per decade | 1955 to 2024 | 63 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.8 C (0.7 to 0.9) per decade | 1.4 F (1.2 to 1.6) per decade | 1955 to 2024 | 63 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1955 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 2022 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) | 71 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) | 1959 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) | 71 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 1971 | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 71 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) | 1971 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) | 71 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 188 days | 1956 | 116 days | 71 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1956 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1957 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1958 | 32.1 C (89.8 F) |
| 1959 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 1960 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1961 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1962 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1963 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1964 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 1965 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1966 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 1967 | 32.1 C (89.8 F) |
| 1968 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1969 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1970 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1971 | 32.3 C (90.1 F) |
| 1972 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1973 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1974 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1975 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 1976 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1977 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1978 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1979 | 32.4 C (90.3 F) |
| 1980 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1981 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1982 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 1983 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 1984 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1985 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 1986 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 1987 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1988 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 1989 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1990 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1991 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1992 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1993 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1994 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 1995 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1996 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1997 | 32.9 C (91.2 F) |
| 1998 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 1999 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2000 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2001 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 2002 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2003 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2004 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 2005 | 32.1 C (89.8 F) |
| 2006 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2007 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 2008 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2009 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 2010 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 2011 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2012 | 30.7 C (87.3 F) |
| 2013 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2014 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 2015 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2016 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 2017 | 1.6 C (34.9 F) |
| 2018 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2019 | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| 2020 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 2021 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 2022 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2023 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2024 | 33.7 C (92.7 F) |
| 2025 | 32.9 C (91.2 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | -27.9 C (-18.2 F) |
| 1956 | -30.3 C (-22.5 F) |
| 1957 | -26.5 C (-15.7 F) |
| 1958 | -25.3 C (-13.5 F) |
| 1959 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 1960 | -27.1 C (-16.8 F) |
| 1961 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 1962 | -27.7 C (-17.9 F) |
| 1963 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 1964 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1965 | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) |
| 1966 | -27.0 C (-16.6 F) |
| 1967 | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 1968 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1969 | -25.8 C (-14.4 F) |
| 1970 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1971 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 1972 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 1973 | -23.5 C (-10.3 F) |
| 1974 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 1975 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 1976 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 1977 | -20.4 C (-4.7 F) |
| 1978 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1979 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1980 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1981 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1982 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1983 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 1984 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 1985 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1986 | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) |
| 1987 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1988 | -23.5 C (-10.3 F) |
| 1989 | -26.5 C (-15.7 F) |
| 1990 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1991 | -23.7 C (-10.7 F) |
| 1992 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1993 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1994 | -20.2 C (-4.4 F) |
| 1995 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 1996 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1997 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 1998 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 1999 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2000 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2001 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2002 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 2003 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2004 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 2005 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2006 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2007 | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| 2008 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2009 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| 2010 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2011 | -20.7 C (-5.3 F) |
| 2012 | -20.7 C (-5.3 F) |
| 2013 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2014 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) |
| 2015 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 2016 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2017 | -18.1 C (-0.6 F) |
| 2018 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2019 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2020 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2021 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 2022 | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| 2023 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 2024 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 2025 | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1956 | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| 1957 | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1958 | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1959 | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1960 | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1961 | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1962 | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1963 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1964 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1965 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1966 | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1967 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1968 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1969 | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) |
| 1970 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1971 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1973 | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1974 | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1975 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1976 | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) |
| 1977 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 1978 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1979 | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1980 | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1981 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1982 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1983 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1984 | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1985 | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1986 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1987 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1988 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1989 | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1990 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1991 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1992 | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1993 | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) |
| 1994 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1995 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1996 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1997 | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1998 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1999 | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2000 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2001 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 2002 | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2003 | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) |
| 2004 | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) |
| 2005 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) |
| 2007 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2008 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 2009 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2010 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) |
| 2012 | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2013 | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) |
| 2014 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 2015 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2016 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2017 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2018 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2019 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 2020 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
| 2021 | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) |
| 2022 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 2023 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 2024 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 2025 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1956 | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) |
| 1957 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1958 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1959 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1961 | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1962 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1964 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1965 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1966 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1967 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1969 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1970 | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1971 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1973 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1974 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1975 | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1976 | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1977 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1978 | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1979 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1981 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1982 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1984 | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1986 | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1987 | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1988 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1990 | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) |
| 1991 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1992 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1993 | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) |
| 1994 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1995 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 1996 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1998 | 22.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2000 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2001 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2002 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) |
| 2004 | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) |
| 2005 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2007 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2009 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2010 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) |
| 2012 | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2013 | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) |
| 2014 | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2015 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2016 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2017 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) |
| 2019 | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| 2020 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 2021 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2022 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 2023 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 2024 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2025 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 76 days |
| 1956 | 188 days |
| 1957 | 133 days |
| 1958 | 89 days |
| 1959 | 73 days |
| 1960 | 132 days |
| 1961 | 74 days |
| 1962 | 142 days |
| 1963 | 109 days |
| 1964 | 134 days |
| 1965 | 176 days |
| 1966 | 172 days |
| 1967 | 121 days |
| 1968 | 130 days |
| 1969 | 97 days |
| 1970 | 116 days |
| 1971 | 110 days |
| 1972 | 126 days |
| 1973 | 89 days |
| 1974 | 124 days |
| 1975 | 134 days |
| 1976 | 153 days |
| 1977 | 87 days |
| 1978 | 105 days |
| 1979 | 166 days |
| 1980 | 166 days |
| 1981 | 117 days |
| 1982 | 107 days |
| 1983 | 113 days |
| 1984 | 158 days |
| 1985 | 82 days |
| 1986 | 139 days |
| 1987 | 111 days |
| 1988 | 143 days |
| 1989 | 147 days |
| 1990 | 155 days |
| 1991 | 121 days |
| 1992 | 123 days |
| 1993 | 118 days |
| 1994 | 168 days |
| 1995 | 115 days |
| 1996 | 131 days |
| 1997 | 123 days |
| 1998 | 150 days |
| 1999 | 134 days |
| 2000 | 119 days |
| 2001 | 125 days |
| 2002 | 81 days |
| 2003 | 96 days |
| 2004 | 78 days |
| 2005 | 103 days |
| 2006 | 115 days |
| 2007 | 92 days |
| 2008 | 149 days |
| 2009 | 146 days |
| 2010 | 71 days |
| 2011 | 132 days |
| 2012 | 85 days |
| 2013 | 3 days |
| 2014 | 5 days |
| 2015 | 3 days |
| 2016 | 5 days |
| 2017 | 3 days |
| 2018 | 3 days |
| 2019 | 22 days |
| 2020 | 124 days |
| 2021 | 55 days |
| 2022 | 66 days |
| 2023 | 82 days |
| 2024 | 71 days |
| 2025 | 60 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
63 years with a frostAcross 63 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Golmud falls on 9 May and the median first autumn frost on 30 September, which leaves a median of 146 days between them.
In 1988 to 2024 the median growing season was 151 days. That is 28 days more than in 1955 to 1984.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +8.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1955 to 1984) | Recent period (1988 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 9 May | 16 May | 3 May | 13 days earlier | -4.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 30 September | 19 September | 6 October | 17 days later | +4.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 146 days | 123 days | 151 days | 28 days more | +8.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
63 years, 1955 to 2024A day with at least 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 24.7 mm (1.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | |
| 5 years | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | Longer than the 63 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 63 years of values from 1955 to 2024.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 32.0 mm (1.3 in) in 1971; 27.1 mm (1.1 in) in 2010; 18.2 mm (0.7 in) in 1998.
Climate Twins
2003 to 2024 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2024, Golmud had a mean temperature of 7.2 C (45.0 F) and 46.3 mm (1.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Salmon-Ksra (United States, 10,493 km away), Challis (United States, 10,551 km away) and Heart Mtn (United States, 10,681 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon-Ksra | United States | 10,493 km (6,520 mi) | 7.5 C (45.5 F) | 256.2 mm (10.1 in) | 1.03 |
| Challis | United States | 10,551 km (6,556 mi) | 7.1 C (44.7 F) | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) | 1.04 |
| Heart Mtn | United States | 10,681 km (6,637 mi) | 6.9 C (44.5 F) | 227.8 mm (9.0 in) | 1.11 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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