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Chengde, China

Hebei · China

Chengde is a large city in Hebei, China with a population of 449,325. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

449,325 Population 29/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population449,325
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population449,325
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates40.9519°, 117.9588°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHebei
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Chengde

Chengde is a large city in China (Hebei) with a population of 449,325. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Chengde

Chengde has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-8°C). Average annual precipitation is 522 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8°C / 18°F -14.7° / -1.4° 1.5
Feb -3.6°C / 26°F -10.7° / 3.5° 7.9
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -3.8° / 10.6° 8.3
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F 4.2° / 19.2° 22.2
May 18.2°C / 65°F 10.5° / 25.8° 53.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 15.8° / 29.3° 95.4
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 19.1° / 30.5° 140.9
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.7° / 29.4° 99.1
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 10.9° / 24.9° 50.8
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 2.9° / 17.3° 31.3
Nov 0.9°C / 34°F -5.5° / 7.3° 9.3
Dec -6.8°C / 20°F -13° / -0.6° 2.4
Chengde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area15,247.0 sq mi (39,489.7 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates40.9519°N, 117.9588°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 2020 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China M4.8 137 km
May 28, 2012 4 km E of Linxi, China M4.7 146 km
Mar 6, 2010 3 km SE of Linxi, China M4.6 147 km
May 29, 1991 5 km S of Linxi, China M4.6 150 km
Jan 20, 2004 43 km N of Changli, China M4.6 136 km
Oct 5, 1995 6 km SE of Linxi, China M4.5 149 km
Sep 10, 2016 11 km E of Tangshan, China M4.5 148 km
Dec 15, 1996 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China M4.4 138 km
May 12, 1999 49 km ENE of Songling, China M4.4 97 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China M4.4 134 km
Mar 10, 2008 36 km ENE of Songling, China M4.3 90 km
Apr 8, 2025 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China M4.3 135 km
May 3, 2006 2 km SE of Linxi, China M4.1 147 km
Apr 23, 2003 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China M4.1 129 km
Sep 19, 1995 Hebei, China M4.0 147 km
May 3, 2006 17 km N of Fengrun, China M3.9 108 km
May 18, 2002 18 km ENE of Fengtai, China M3.9 148 km
Jul 24, 1999 28 km SW of Songling, China M3.8 90 km
Oct 16, 1991 4 km SE of Linxi, China M3.7 149 km
May 23, 1990 8 km NW of Shunyi, China M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in

Chengde has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 16°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Chengde

Institution Type Founded Website
Chengde Medical College University - ,
Chengde Petroleum College College - ,
Chengde Technician College College - ,
Hebei Normal University for Nationalities University - ,
Hebei Tourism Vocational College College - ,
Hebei Tourism Vocational College (New Campus) College - ,
承德应用技术职业学院 College - ,

Schools in Chengde

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nanyingzi Primary School - - - -
世纪城学校 - - - -
承德高新区实验中学 - - - -
承德市会龙山小学 - - - -
高新区阳光四季小学 - - - -
承德广播电视大学 - - - -
Toudaopailou Primary School - - - -
Qiaodong Primary School - - - -
Zhulinsi Primary School - - - -
Chengdeshi No.8 Middle School - - - -
Chengde Minzu Middle School - - - -
The Middle School Attached to Hebei Normal University - - - -
Chengde Experimental Primary School - - - -
承德市避暑山庄小学 - - - -
Chengdeshi No.6 Middle School - - - -
Chengde No.1 Middle School - - - -
Chengdeshi No.16 Middle School - - - -
Chengde Nursing Vocational Institute - - - -
Chengdeshi No.2 Middle School - - - -
Chengde School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University - - - -
Chengde No.1 Middle School - - - -
世纪城学校 - - - -
承德高新区实验中学 - - - -
承德市会龙山小学 - - - -
高新区阳光四季小学 - - - -
Qiaodong Primary School - - - -
Chengdeshi No.8 Middle School - - - -
Chengdeshi No.16 Middle School - - - -
Chengde Nursing Vocational Institute - - - -
Chengde School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chengde

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chengde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
热河革命烈士纪念馆

Clinics in Chengde

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

全乐儿科诊所

Train Stations in Chengde

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chengde
Chengde East
Chengdenan
Shangbancheng
Shangbanchengnan
Xiabancheng
承德县北
白河南
西大庙

Bus Stations in Chengde

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chengde East Coach Terminal
CN #10889356162
魁星楼小区

Gas Stations in Chengde

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #535046039

Banks in Chengde

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China
BCD

Stadiums & Teams in Chengde

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chengde

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
金山岭滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
承德元宝山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chengde

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chengde Puning AirportCDEMedium Airport
Pingquan Air Base-Medium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chengde

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chengde

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
天主教堂
天主教堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Chengde

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 10
Restaurants 5
Cafes 3
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 6
Parks 7
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Chengde

2 places within 15 km

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🇨🇳 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chengde

Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde
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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 Chengde

What is the population of Chengde?

Chengde has a population of 449,325 residents and is located in China. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 15,247.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chengde?

Chengde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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