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Datong, China

Anhui · China

Datong is a mid-size city in Anhui, China with a population of 61,085. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

61,085 Population 11,461/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population61,085
Density11,461/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population61,085
Population Density11,461 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates32.6208°, 117.0632°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceAnhui
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Datong

Datong is a mid-size city in China (Anhui) with a population of 61,085. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Datong

Datong has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -6.7° / 16° 48.0
Feb 5°C / 41°F -5.7° / 21.2° 52.4
Mar 11.7°C / 53°F -0.7° / 27.4° 81.5
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 4.3° / 31.7° 55.7
May 22.6°C / 73°F 10° / 35.7° 68.4
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 17.2° / 37.9° 178.9
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 21.4° / 37.2° 285.1
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 19.4° / 37.7° 103.1
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 14.8° / 35.7° 64.2
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 5.6° / 32.6° 61.6
Nov 11.8°C / 53°F -2.1° / 26.5° 55.1
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -7.5° / 18.1° 18.9
Datong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above China avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density11,461/sq mi
Coordinates32.6208°N, 117.0632°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 18, 2024.

Sep 18, 2024 29 km E of Hefei, China M4.9 94 km
Mar 14, 2015 27 km N of Fuyang, China M4.6 132 km
Jul 25, 2006 55 km ESE of Datong, China M4.4 56 km
Sep 13, 2024 35 km NW of Chaohu, China M4.2 101 km
Dec 29, 1999 41 km W of Mengcheng Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 117 km
Nov 30, 2001 35 km ESE of Suzhou, China M3.9 108 km
Oct 28, 1993 29 km ENE of Wuyang, China M3.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest

Datong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Datong

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
大通区第二小学 - - - -
淮南市第十五中学 - - - -
淮南卫教 - - - -
Shannan Campus of Experimental Middle School - - - -
淮南经开区实验学校 - - - -
淮师附小山南第十六小学 - - - -
淮师附小大通校区 - - - -
淮南世和外国语高级中学 - - - -
淮师附小瀚城分校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Datong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fm891线上音乐台 internet radio, music MP3

Monuments in Datong

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

淮南大通万人坑教育馆

Train Stations in Datong

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huainannan
大通

Bus Stations in Datong

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #8558052298
CN #987627772

Gas Stations in Datong

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #813148028
CN #813373787

Stadiums & Teams in Datong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Datong

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hefei Xinqiao International AirportHFELarge Airport
Bengbu Renheji AirportBFUMedium Airport
Bengbu Tenghu AirportBFYMedium Airport
Feidong Air Base-Medium Airport
Feidong Bailong General Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Datong

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
百花园社区卫生服务站

Churches & Religious Organizations in Datong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大通基督教堂

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 Datong

What is the population of Datong?

Datong has a population of 61,085 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11,461 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Datong?

Datong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

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