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Niya, China

Xinjiang · China

Niya is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 10,210. Elevation: 4,596 ft (1,401 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,210 Population 40/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
2.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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About Niya

Niya

Niya County, also from Mandarin Chinese as Minfeng County, is a county within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and is under the administration of the Hotan Prefecture. It contains an area of 56,726 km2 (21,902 sq mi). According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 30,000. The county is bordered to the north by Xayar County, to the east by Qiemo/Qarqan County, to the west by Yutian / Keriya County and to the south by Ngari Prefecture in Tibet.

People

Population10,210
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain2.0 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Population10,210
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Coordinates37.0654°, 82.6804°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation2.0 inches (51 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Niya

Niya is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 10,210. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet (1,401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Niya

Niya has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 74 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.5°C / 28°F -11.5° / 11.2° 2.3
Feb 2°C / 36°F -6.5° / 17° 4.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F -2.5° / 26.5° 0.3
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 3.6° / 30.6° 4.4
May 21.2°C / 70°F 8.5° / 33.8° 9.3
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 13.5° / 36.1° 29.5
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 17.5° / 39° 9.0
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 16.2° / 37.1° 8.3
Sep 22°C / 72°F 11.3° / 33.4° 6.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 3.7° / 27° 0.1
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F -4.9° / 19.6° 0.5
Dec -1.5°C / 29°F -9.2° / 11° 0.2
Niya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 327 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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Area254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates37.0654°N, 82.6804°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.0"
95% below China avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 0.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 4, 2022.

Feb 12, 2014 272 km ESE of Hotan, China M6.9 129 km
Feb 12, 2014 267 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.7 140 km
Sep 15, 2011 244 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.3 80 km
Feb 11, 2014 259 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.2 120 km
Mar 22, 2014 253 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 140 km
Feb 12, 2014 260 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.9 136 km
Feb 4, 2013 225 km ENE of Hotan, China M4.7 59 km
Feb 15, 2014 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M4.7 135 km
Feb 13, 2014 258 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.7 128 km
Feb 7, 2011 226 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.7 120 km
Feb 15, 2018 253 km SE of Hotan, China M4.7 149 km
Mar 21, 2014 280 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 96 km
Mar 11, 2016 southern Xinjiang, China M4.6 134 km
Feb 12, 2014 246 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 120 km
Apr 25, 2012 245 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 72 km
Aug 19, 2012 270 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 139 km
Feb 12, 2014 258 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.6 124 km
Feb 12, 2014 261 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.5 120 km
Feb 13, 2014 280 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.5 143 km
Feb 12, 2014 258 km ESE of Hotan, China M4.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
March 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.0 in

Niya has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Niya

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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民丰站

Gas Stations in Niya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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 Niya

What is the population of Niya?

Niya has a population of 10,210 residents and is located in China. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 254.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niya?

Niya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.0 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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