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Weather & Climate in Nyêmo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,589 ft (3,837 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4374°N, 90.1485°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 16 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 21 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 74 km | 98 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 40 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China | M4.3 | 75 km | 113 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 | 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").