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Weather & Climate in Datong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Datong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 291 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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7348°N, 118.1430°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 63 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
61 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 243 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 163 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 190 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 192 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 50 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 75 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 16 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 3 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 68 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 127 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 252 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 152 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 3 | 75 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.