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Nieying, China

Shanxi · China

Nieying is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 11,628. Elevation: 2,920 ft (890 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

11,628 Population 12/sq mi density
2,920 ft Elevation 890 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,628
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Population11,628
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Coordinates39.1264°, 113.1331°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.8 inches (48 cm)

About Nieying

Nieying is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 11,628. The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet (890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nieying

Nieying has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.2°C), the coldest is Dec (-9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.4°C / 15°F -23.6° / 4.1° 5.1
Feb -5.2°C / 23°F -18.3° / 10.7° 14.6
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -11.4° / 18.3° 22.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F -5.8° / 26.2° 40.8
May 14.2°C / 57°F -1.3° / 30.8° 46.3
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 6.6° / 33.1° 68.3
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 11.2° / 32.9° 176.7
Aug 19.3°C / 67°F 8.1° / 29.8° 180.8
Sep 15°C / 59°F 2° / 26.8° 72.2
Oct 6.9°C / 44°F -5.3° / 21.4° 36.2
Nov -0.7°C / 31°F -16.6° / 15.1° 28.9
Dec -9.7°C / 15°F -23.4° / 4.4° 7.1
Nieying experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates39.1264°N, 113.1331°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below China avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 108 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 113 km
Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 87 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 121 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 54 km
Sep 2, 2002 6 km E of Taiyuan, China M4.7 147 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China M4.7 110 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 136 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 105 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 105 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 31 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 32 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 62 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 95 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 96 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 148 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 40 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 41 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 116 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.1 in

Nieying has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nieying

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
代县第三中学校
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Stadiums & Teams in Nieying

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Airports Near Nieying

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huairen Air BaseMedium Airport
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Xinzhou Wutaishan AirportWUTSmall 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nieying

What is the population of Nieying?

Nieying has a population of 11,628 residents and is located in China. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nieying?

Nieying has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

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