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Nyêmo, China

Tibet · China

Nyêmo is a small city in Tibet, China with a population of 29,989. Elevation: 12,589 ft (3,837 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,989 Population 248/sq mi density
12,589 ft Elevation 3,837 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population29,989
Density248/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Population29,989
Population Density248 / sq mi
Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Coordinates29.4374°, 90.1485°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (326 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Nyêmo

Nyêmo is a small city in China (Tibet) with a population of 29,989. The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet (3,837 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nyêmo

Nyêmo has an average annual temperature of 0.7°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jun (9.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 456 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.9°C / 14°F -20.4° / 2.1° 1.1
Feb -8.1°C / 17°F -19.5° / 4.2° 2.2
Mar -3.2°C / 26°F -14.5° / 9.3° 5.6
Apr 0.3°C / 33°F -8.6° / 12.1° 8.6
May 4.3°C / 40°F -6.9° / 17.6° 35.0
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F -2.5° / 20.7° 62.7
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 0.9° / 19.8° 155.8
Aug 8.5°C / 47°F -0.1° / 17.3° 118.3
Sep 6.6°C / 44°F -3.1° / 15.9° 56.7
Oct 1.8°C / 35°F -7.5° / 13.8° 7.2
Nov -3.2°C / 26°F -14° / 7.3° 1.6
Dec -7.8°C / 18°F -19° / 4.2° 1.7
Nyêmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Area120.8 sq mi (312.9 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates29.4374°N, 90.1485°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 30, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 16 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 45 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 25 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 33 km
Jun 6, 1998 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China M4.8 137 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 17 km
Jun 6, 1998 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China M4.8 134 km
Mar 5, 1997 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 146 km
Mar 21, 1995 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 139 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 73 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 21 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 74 km
Jul 30, 1992 34 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 66 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 62 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 42 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 50 km
Mar 13, 1999 48 km NW of Dêqên, China M4.4 95 km
Jul 30, 1992 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.4 40 km
May 25, 2008 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China M4.4 124 km
Mar 7, 1992 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China M4.3 75 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 24°F (-4°C) 0.0 in
March 32°F (0°C) 0.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.0 in

Nyêmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 20°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nyêmo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
尼木县中心小学 - - - -
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyêmo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
曲德贡巴
杰吉寺

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 Nyêmo

What is the population of Nyêmo?

Nyêmo has a population of 29,989 residents and is located in China. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyêmo?

Nyêmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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