Sign In Register

Niba, China

Gansu · China

Niba is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,251. Elevation: 9,642 ft (2,939 m). Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,251 Population 2/sq mi density
9,642 ft Elevation 2,939 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

Discover Niba, China

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population5,251
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation9,642 ft (2,939 m)
Population5,251
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,642 ft (2,939 m)
Coordinates34.4577°, 103.0846°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature35°F (1°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Niba

Niba is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,251. The city sits at an elevation of 9,642 feet (2,939 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Niba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,642 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below China avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,642 ft (2,939 m)
Area3,031.8 sq mi (7,852.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.4577°N, 103.0846°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 108 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 100 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 69 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 54 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 120 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 130 km
Aug 9, 2017 165 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 148 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 137 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 140 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 134 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 94 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 39 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 106 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 71 km
Aug 9, 2017 153 km SW of Mawu, China M4.6 144 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 133 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 120 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 54 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 94 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Driest

Niba has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Airports Near Niba

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Niba.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Niba

What is the population of Niba?

Niba has a population of 5,251 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,031.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niba?

Niba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Niba with another city: