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Dazhou, China

Chongqing · China

Dazhou is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 12,184. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,184 Population 979/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Dazhou

Dazhou

Dazhou is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of Sichuan province, China, bordering Shaanxi to the north and Chongqing to the east and south. At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the resident population will be 5,304,300, the urbanization rate is 52.72%, the urban population is 2.794 million, and the rural population is 2.506 million live in the built-up area made of 2 urban districts.

People

Population12,184
Density979/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population12,184
Population Density979 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates30.8789°, 108.4984°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dazhou

Dazhou is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 12,184. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dazhou

Dazhou has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -3.6° / 15.3° 29.7
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F -1.1° / 19° 27.5
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 2.2° / 26° 81.9
Apr 16.5°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28.9° 132.6
May 20.1°C / 68°F 10° / 30.5° 146.6
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 204.8
Jul 26°C / 79°F 17.8° / 33.2° 262.7
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.6° 153.5
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 13.5° / 32° 152.1
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 7.2° / 27.6° 138.8
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 0.1° / 23.1° 56.1
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F -3° / 16.4° 12.7
Dazhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.2 km²)
Population Density979/sq mi
Coordinates30.8789°N, 108.4984°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 137 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 87 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 131 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 77 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 95 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 106 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 91 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 55 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 137 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in

Dazhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Dazhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Three Gorges Culture Relics Park
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum
云阳博物馆

Farmers Markets in Dazhou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万州国际汽车机电建材城

Stadiums & Teams in Dazhou

TeamLeagueDivision
Wanzhou Pailou Sports Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Dazhou

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dazhou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liangping AirportLIASmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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 Dazhou

What is the population of Dazhou?

Dazhou has a population of 12,184 residents and is located in China. The population density is 979 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dazhou?

Dazhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

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