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Daocheng, China

Jiangsu · China

Daocheng is a mid-size city in Jiangsu, China with a population of 31,113. Elevation: 12,313 ft (3,753 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

31,113 Population 112/sq mi density
12,313 ft Elevation 3,753 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population31,113
Density112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation12,313 ft (3,753 m)
Population31,113
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation12,313 ft (3,753 m)
Coordinates29.0379°, 100.2974°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangsu
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Daocheng

Daocheng is a mid-size city in China (Jiangsu) with a population of 31,113. The city sits at an elevation of 12,313 feet (3,753 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Daocheng

Daocheng has an average annual temperature of 3.2°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jun (10.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 671 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.3°C / 21°F -15.3° / 6.2° 3.9
Feb -4.5°C / 24°F -14° / 6.9° 7.0
Mar -0.3°C / 31°F -9.5° / 13.2° 9.3
Apr 2.7°C / 37°F -6.8° / 16.5° 32.1
May 6.8°C / 44°F -4.4° / 20.2° 55.0
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 0.7° / 22.2° 116.5
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 2.2° / 20.2° 173.2
Aug 10.5°C / 51°F 2° / 19.8° 137.0
Sep 8.6°C / 47°F 0.2° / 17.2° 93.0
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F -5.3° / 15.8° 32.1
Nov -0.7°C / 31°F -9.6° / 11.1° 7.9
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -13.9° / 7.1° 4.2
Daocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,313 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,313 ft (3,753 m)
Area278.4 sq mi (721.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates29.0379°N, 100.2974°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 20, 2025.

Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 128 km
Feb 23, 2001 96 km SW of Kangding, China M5.6 96 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 149 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 131 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 144 km
Sep 22, 2016 223 km W of Kangding, China M5.3 141 km
Sep 22, 2016 219 km W of Kangding, China M5.2 140 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 130 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 97 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 110 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 130 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 110 km
Feb 14, 2001 95 km WSW of Kangding, China M5.0 97 km
Apr 14, 2012 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China M4.9 37 km
Sep 3, 2013 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 117 km
Aug 31, 2013 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 123 km
Sep 26, 2016 227 km W of Kangding, China M4.9 143 km
Sep 16, 2003 108 km WSW of Kangding, China M4.9 85 km
May 27, 2024 34 km NNW of Yongning, China M4.8 105 km
Jan 7, 1992 233 km W of Kangding, China M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
July 51°F (10°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.1 in

Daocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Daocheng

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
稻城县中学 - - - -
稻城县城关小学 - - - -
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Museums in Daocheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yading Museum

Farmers Markets in Daocheng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
农贸市场

Hotels in Daocheng

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snow garden hotel
云贵酒店
仲美大酒店
卡瓦梅朵客栈
喜波热藏家庄
梵禾谷客栈
楚滨大酒店
祥云宾馆
稻城雪域花園溫泉酒店
蜗牛连锁客栈
西窗云筑
金珠大酒店

Restaurants in Daocheng

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baozu and other good stuff
Cheap Local Food (English speaking waitress)
clean cheap Chinese food
Dumplings restaurant
Noodle, rice and dumplings
Restaurants area- go there
Tibetan Meal
Trembling Friend restaurant
代记牛杂汤锅
土司藏餐
川渝老鸭汤
碗碗香面庄
老孙饭庄
藏家牦牛汤锅
邛崃家常菜
重庆秦妈火锅
金轮林卡藏餐
阿妈藏餐
雪域牦牛馆

Cafes in Daocheng

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buer Coffee

Bus Stations in Daocheng

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daocheng Bus Terminal
Daocheng van terminal

Gas Stations in Daocheng

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #2961075167

Banks in Daocheng

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中国农业银行
农村信用社

Airports Near Daocheng

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daocheng Yading AirportDCYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Daocheng

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yangting Dechen Ling

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 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 Daocheng

What is the population of Daocheng?

Daocheng has a population of 31,113 residents and is located in China. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 278.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daocheng?

Daocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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