Climate Insights for Nima

Gannan Zangzu Zizhizhou, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
150mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nima is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 942mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Nima is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Nima experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -10° Min: -18° Feb Max: 1° Average: -7° Min: -16° Mar Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -11° Apr Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -5° May Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Oct Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -3° Nov Max: 3° Average: -5° Min: -12° Dec Max: 0° Average: -9° Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min

Nima has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 37mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 46mm May Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 42mm Jun Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 49mm Nov Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nima is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 942mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 150mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8mm. That's 142mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Nima receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 254cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Nima is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

9 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Nima, which began on June 21, 2026. Nima is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 426mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Expect around 78cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to 1°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nima based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-18 °C
-1 °C
8 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Feb
-16 °C
1 °C
9 km/h
20 mm
20 cm
Mar
-11 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
37 cm
Apr
-5 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
65 mm
46 cm
May
0 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
118 mm
42 cm
Jun
4 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
140 mm
10 cm
Jul
7 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
150 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
136 mm
9 cm
Oct
-3 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
96 mm
49 cm
Nov
-12 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
21 mm
20 cm
Dec
-17 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
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