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Weather & Climate in Nianbo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nianbo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,532 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,532 ft (1,991 m) |
| Area | 5,012.5 sq mi (12,982.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4800°N, 102.4164°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | Gansu, China | M5.7 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 83 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 65 km ESE of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 48 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 57 km SW of Wuwei, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2014 | 31 km SW of Wuwei, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 60 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 37 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) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Nianbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.0").