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Nima, China

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17,820 Population 58/sq mi density
11,417 ft Elevation 3,480 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
Nima has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below US 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 US 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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