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Weather & Climate in Datong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Datong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 318 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0371°N, 124.8060°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 27, 2018 | 14 km WNW of Fuyu, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 25 km NE of Fendou, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 48 km |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 13 km NW of Fuyu, China | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 15 km W of Fuyu, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 32 km ENE of Dalai, China | M4.7 | 52 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Zhaozhou, China | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 25 km NNE of Daqing, China | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 25 km ESE of Dalai, China | M4.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Fuyu, China | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in |
Datong has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from 3°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.1").