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Niya, China

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10,210 Population 40/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 2.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US 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 US 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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