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Weather & Climate in Ni’ao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ni’ao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,739 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,739 ft (2,054 m) |
| Area | 218.5 sq mi (565.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9608°N, 103.5505°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 58 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Ni’ao has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 18°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").