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Nur, China

Xinjiang · China

Nur is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 11,581. Elevation: 6,975 ft (2,126 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

11,581 Population 45/sq mi density
6,975 ft Elevation 2,126 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
1.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population11,581
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain1.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Population11,581
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Coordinates36.3247°, 81.0597°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation1.6 inches (41 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Nur

Nur is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 11,581. The city sits at an elevation of 6,975 feet (2,126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Nur

Nur has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 81 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.8°C / 27°F -13.1° / 11.4° 2.5
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -7.6° / 16.3° 4.9
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F -3.7° / 24.5° 0.3
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 1.3° / 28.1° 4.6
May 17.8°C / 64°F 6° / 30.7° 10.0
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 9.9° / 32.9° 32.9
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 14.3° / 36.1° 9.5
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 13.3° / 33.5° 8.9
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 8.4° / 29.9° 6.3
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 1.7° / 23.9° 0.1
Nov 4.3°C / 40°F -6.7° / 18.7° 0.6
Dec -1.9°C / 29°F -11.3° / 12° 0.2
Nur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 331 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,975 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Area254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates36.3247°N, 81.0597°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 0.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2023.

Mar 20, 2008 226 km SE of Hotan, China M7.2 100 km
Feb 12, 2014 272 km ESE of Hotan, China M6.9 145 km
Jun 25, 2020 278 km SE of Hotan, China M6.3 147 km
Feb 12, 2014 267 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.7 138 km
Apr 5, 1992 169 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.7 79 km
Mar 20, 2008 222 km SE of Hotan, China M5.6 96 km
Dec 29, 1994 173 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.5 83 km
Mar 20, 2008 221 km SE of Hotan, China M5.3 96 km
Jan 11, 1990 Xinjiang-Xizang border region M5.3 66 km
Oct 15, 1997 161 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.3 71 km
Mar 21, 2008 220 km SE of Hotan, China M5.3 97 km
Sep 15, 2011 244 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.3 130 km
Feb 11, 2014 259 km ESE of Hotan, China M5.2 133 km
Mar 21, 2008 237 km SSE of Hotan, China M5.2 117 km
Mar 21, 2008 225 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 93 km
Mar 20, 2008 248 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 122 km
Mar 26, 2008 223 km SE of Hotan, China M5.2 91 km
Mar 20, 2008 239 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 112 km
Aug 9, 2009 228 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 98 km
Mar 23, 2008 216 km SE of Hotan, China M5.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kunlun Volcanic Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 5,808 m (19,055 ft) 1951 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in

Nur has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 79°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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Airports Near Nur

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yutian Wanfang AirportYTWSmall Airport

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 Nur

What is the population of Nur?

Nur has a population of 11,581 residents and is located in China. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 254.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nur?

Nur has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.

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