Location & Surroundings

Chengde Prefecture is a second-order administrative division in Hebei, China, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chengde, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 175 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chengde Puning Airport, 21 km away.

Also known as: 承德市 · Chengde Shi · Chengde

Overview

Chengde is prefecture-level city in Hebei, China — ZH 中国河北省的地级市.

It is located in Hebei, People's Republic of China.

The population is about 3,473,201 (2010).

It covers about 39,490 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 327 metre.

Also known as: Jehol, Rehe, Chengde Shi, Chengde Prefecture

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Basic Data

  • Country People's Republic of China
  • Located in Hebei
  • Area 39,490 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 58' 12" N, 117° 55' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 351 m
  • Timezone Asia/Shanghai
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 33,121 p/km²
  • Built-up 42.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
  • Phone Prefix +86

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Alternate Names

zh
承德市
Chengde Shi
Chengde

Weather in Chengde Prefecture

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chengde Prefecture, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.

Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 12.8 0.5 285 58 1,019.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 16.3 0.3 178 54 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 98 44.6 n/a
12h 26.7 2.9 235 23 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 31 596.5 n/a
18h 15.1 1.5 198 58 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 220.3 n/a
Tomorrow 12.2 1.3 329 69 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
30h 16.0 2.0 330 61 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 17 45.7 n/a
36h 23.4 4.4 339 18 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 643.7 n/a
42h 14.4 2.3 322 34 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 227.7 n/a
Sunday 9.3 1.5 337 52 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 12.4 1.4 333 48 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 47.6 n/a
60h 21.9 1.5 294 23 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 648.8 n/a
66h 12.8 1.3 196 45 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 223.0 n/a
Monday 9.5 0.8 334 57 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chengde Prefecture?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chengde Prefecture today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Chengde Prefecture?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Chengde Prefecture?
Chengde Prefecture is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chengde Prefecture?
DEM 351 m.
Where is Chengde Prefecture located?
It is at 40.97000, 117.93000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chengde Prefecture in?
It is in China.

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Last updated 2024-07-13
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