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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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 506.7 sq mi (1,312.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3109°N, 119.1070°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 146 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 115 mph | 194 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 69 mph | 98 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 1 | — | 240 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 46 mph | 261 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 3 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 1985 | Jeff | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).