Datong, China

Full City Profile

61,085 Population 11,461/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US 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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