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Weather & Climate in Niya, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Area | 254.8 sq mi (660.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0654°N, 82.6804°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 12, 2014 | 272 km ESE of Hotan, China | M6.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 267 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 244 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.3 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 259 km ESE of Hotan, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 253 km SE of Hotan, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 260 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2013 | 225 km ENE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 59 km | 24 km |
| Feb 15, 2014 | Xinjiang-Xizang border region | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 258 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 226 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 253 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 280 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 246 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 245 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 270 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 258 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 261 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 280 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 258 km ESE of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").