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Chaozhou, China

Guangdong · China

Chaozhou is a major city in Guangdong, China with a population of 1,750,945. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,750,945 Population 1,442/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
65.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,750,945
Density1,442/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain65.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,750,945
Population Density1,442 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates23.6540°, 116.6226°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation65.5 inches (1,663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chaozhou

Chaozhou is a major city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 1,750,945. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Chaozhou

Chaozhou has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.3°C / 60°F 11.7° / 18.9° 27.2
Feb 15.9°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.3° 52.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 14.9° / 21.6° 89.2
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 18.9° / 25.5° 145.0
May 25.6°C / 78°F 22.6° / 28.6° 198.3
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.1° 293.5
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 26.3° / 32.7° 223.0
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 26.1° / 32.5° 273.2
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.5° 149.5
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 21.7° / 28.7° 24.6
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 17.7° / 25.1° 37.4
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 13.5° / 20.8° 40.5
Chaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 263 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 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above China avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,214.7 sq mi (3,145.9 km²)
Population Density1,442/sq mi
Coordinates23.6540°N, 116.6226°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 12, 1995.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 119 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 89 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 274 km
2025 Podul Category 1 224 km
2023 Saola Category 4 200 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 219 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 230 km
2023 Haikui Category 1 298 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 125 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 189 km
2016 Haima Category 1 187 km
2016 Nida Category 1 208 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 257 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 101 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 129 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 190 km
2010 Megi Category 3 143 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 79 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 232 km
2009 Molave Category 1 164 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 200 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 61 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Chaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Chaozhou

Institution Type Founded Website
Hanshan Normal University University
潮州卫生健康职业学院 University
潮州技师学院 University
韩山师范学院 University
韩山师范学院南一区 University
韩山师范学院南三区 University
韩山师范学院南二区 University
韩山师范学院韩东校区 University

Schools in Chaozhou

69+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
凤塘中学
圆山学校
井美学校
凤和中学
德芳中学
潮州金中实验学校初中部
益盛中学
新春园小学
盛户中学
厦寺小学
潮州市职业技术学校
横溪小学
韩文书院
潮安区颜锡祺职业技术学校
下洲小学
上洲学校
意溪华侨学校
像埔基础小学
铮蓉中学
厦寺小学
新春园小学
下洲小学
潮州市实验学校
瓷都实验小学
瓷都实验中学
城西中学
南春中学
意溪书院
春光小学
华侨中学
江东中学
洋光学校
昌黎路小学
潮州同仁新世纪实验学校
莲云小学
湘桥区意溪中学
潮州市特殊教育学校
城基实验中学
潮州高级中学
潮州卫生学校
中共潮州市委党校
潮州市湘桥区阳光实验学校
潮州技师学院(原潮州高级技工学校)
金山中学
潮州凤新中学
南春中学
铮蓉中学
春光小学
潮州市体育运动学校
城基中学
城南小学
城南中学
潮州市实验学校
金沙中学
富丽学校
绵德中学
潮安区职业技术学校
广东省陶瓷职业技术学校
潮州枫溪中学
潮州市瓷都中学
潮州市高级实验学校
华侨中学
瓷都实验小学
瓷都实验中学
城西中学
湘桥区实验学校
城南实验中学
城南中英文学校
田东学校
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Radio Stations near Chaozhou

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
广东新闻广播 news MP3
潮州交通音乐广播 lifestyle, music MP3

Museums in Chaozhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
大夫第
民居文化展览馆
潮州博物馆
韩愈纪念馆

Libraries in Chaozhou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Shantou University Library0.0
揭阳国防教育主题图书馆0.0
揭阳市图书馆0.0
潮州市图书馆0.0
潮州市档案馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Chaozhou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
公园市场综合体
刘陇菜市场
前美生活市场
卜蜂莲花
塘埔市场
枫春市场
湖心生活市场
潮州市新春市场
潮州市枫春水果粮油批发市场
潮州市电器专业市场
潮州枫春市场
猛狮国际广场
莲云菜市场
董坑草莓市场
西社市场
郭陇新市场
隆都千年古虚
隆都店市综合市场

Hotels in Chaozhou

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campanile
Chaozhou hotel Branch
Ji Hotel
你好酒店
桔子酒店
潮州宾馆
潮州迎宾馆

Restaurants in Chaozhou

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

仙洲茶事
官塘兄弟牛肉火锅店
炒粿
白粥粿汁

Cafes in Chaozhou

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beyondx Coffee
Day Day Like
Komorebi Coffee
You'll See Coffee
本来不该有·鲜果咖啡

Theatres in Chaozhou

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

潮州市文化艺术中心大剧院

Bus Stations in Chaozhou

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

潮州市粤运中心客运站
潮州粤运公交总站

Gas Stations in Chaozhou

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #8132666653
PetroChina
PetroChina
PetroChina

Banks in Chaozhou

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
中国人民银行

Stadiums & Teams in Chaozhou

TeamLeagueDivision
念慈体育馆
汕头大学体育园

Airports Near Chaozhou

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jieyang Chaoshan International AirportSWALarge Airport
Meizhou Meixian Changgangji International AirportMXZSmall Airport
Shantou Waisha AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chaozhou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Chaozhou

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 38
Hospitals 6
Restaurants 14
Cafes 7
Banks 1
Museums 2
Hotels 9
Parks 20
Police Stations 8
Places of Worship 5

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chaozhou

What is the population of Chaozhou?

Chaozhou has a population of 1,750,945 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,442 people per square mile, spread across 1,214.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaozhou?

Chaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.5 inches.

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