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Nima, China

Gansu · China

Nima is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 17,820. Elevation: 11,417 ft (3,480 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,820 Population 58/sq mi density
11,417 ft Elevation 3,480 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population17,820
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Population17,820
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Coordinates34.0007°, 102.0713°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (696 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)

About Nima

Nima is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 17,820. The city sits at an elevation of 11,417 feet (3,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nima

Nima has an average annual temperature of 1.6°C (35°F). The hottest month is Aug (11°C), the coldest is Jan (-9°C). Average annual precipitation is 768 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9°C / 16°F -21.5° / 5.5° 5.2
Feb -6.4°C / 20°F -19.1° / 7.4° 13.2
Mar -1.7°C / 29°F -15.3° / 12.5° 27.1
Apr 2°C / 36°F -8.8° / 17.9° 50.4
May 5.4°C / 42°F -6.7° / 19.4° 82.3
Jun 8.9°C / 48°F -2.5° / 19.9° 132.4
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F -1° / 21.4° 120.1
Aug 11°C / 52°F -0.8° / 21.6° 128.4
Sep 7.6°C / 46°F -3.1° / 19.4° 122.9
Oct 2.2°C / 36°F -7.5° / 16.4° 69.8
Nov -3.1°C / 26°F -14.6° / 10° 11.9
Dec -8.4°C / 17°F -19.9° / 5.4° 4.4
Nima has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,417 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below China avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,417 ft (3,480 m)
Area309.7 sq mi (802.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates34.0007°N, 102.0713°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below China avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 90 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 117 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 111 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 90 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 115 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 115 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 138 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 147 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 105 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 106 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 108 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 136 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 48 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 55 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 91 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 105 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 55 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 120 km
Jul 24, 2021 250 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.2 142 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
May 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
July 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
September 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Driest

Nima has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 13°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Restaurants in Nima

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muslim Husai Beef Noodle Restaurant

Bus Stations in Nima

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13806204407

Gas Stations in Nima

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13806204402
CN #13806204408
CN #9210313510

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nima

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nyima Monastery

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 Nima

What is the population of Nima?

Nima has a population of 17,820 residents and is located in China. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 309.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nima?

Nima has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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