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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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,458 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Area | 5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0936°N, 113.2914°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 55 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Datong has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.1").