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Weather & Climate in Chengde, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 15,247.0 sq mi (39,489.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9519°N, 117.9588°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 4 km E of Linxi, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 3 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km S of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 43 km N of Changli, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 6 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 49 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 36 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 2 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China | M4.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | Hebei, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 17 km N of Fengrun, China | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2002 | 18 km ENE of Fengtai, China | M3.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 28 km SW of Songling, China | M3.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1991 | 4 km SE of Linxi, China | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").