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Darchen, China

Tibet · China

Darchen is a small town in Tibet, China with a population of 754. Elevation: 15,098 ft (4,602 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

Data updated June 2026

754 Population 1/sq mi density
15,098 ft Elevation 4,602 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population754
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation15,098 ft (4,602 m)
Population754
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation15,098 ft (4,602 m)
Coordinates30.9312°, 81.2894°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Darchen

Darchen is a small town in China (Tibet) with a population of 754. The city sits at an elevation of 15,098 feet (4,602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Darchen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 15,098 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average31.7°F
41% below China avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,098 ft (4,602 m)
Area1,522.7 sq mi (3,943.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates30.9312°N, 81.2894°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below China avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (May) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jun 4, 2002 western Xizang M5.6 40 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 141 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 146 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 144 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 148 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 148 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 143 km
May 11, 2022 16 km NW of Dh?rchula, India M4.9 136 km
Mar 15, 2010 72 km ENE of Burang, China M4.9 72 km
Mar 15, 2010 83 km ENE of Burang, China M4.9 71 km
Jul 31, 1994 141 km NNE of Josh?math, India M4.8 128 km
Jul 6, 1993 208 km NNE of Burang, China M4.8 144 km
Feb 22, 2023 70 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M4.8 148 km
Jul 5, 2010 104 km NW of Burang, China M4.8 73 km
Mar 1, 2004 57 km N of Dh?rchula, India M4.8 98 km
Jan 12, 1993 98 km NE of Josh?math, India M4.8 97 km
Sep 3, 2003 78 km WNW of Burang, China M4.8 91 km
Mar 24, 1992 142 km NNE of Burang, China M4.8 72 km
Apr 17, 1995 73 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.8 140 km
Feb 1, 2006 49 km N of Dh?rchula, India M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in Driest
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
October 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Darchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 12°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Darchen

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

世界中心
藏地苍穹·冈仁波齐店

Restaurants in Darchen

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1314观景餐厅

Bus Stations in Darchen

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #4847364222

Gas Stations in Darchen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1394079253

Airports Near Darchen

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali Pulan AirportAPJMedium Airport

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 Darchen

What is the population of Darchen?

Darchen has a population of 754 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,522.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darchen?

Darchen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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