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Datong

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Datong month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Datong are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -14°C), and July the wettest (about 117 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-2.0-14.038.4
February2.0-10.469.1
March10.2-2.9189.7
April17.22.6339.9
May23.29.44010.2
June27.614.85510.7
July28.217.611710.0
August26.216.01099.9
September22.110.8529.4
October14.02.6408.3
November5.7-4.6128.2
December-1.6-12.238.3

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What is being reported around Datong

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01 · Overview

Datong, in brief

Datong is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Datong took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Datong

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Datong

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Datong

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Datong

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Datong

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08 · Questions

Questions about Datong

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Frequently Asked Questions about Datong

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Datong located and what are its coordinates?

Datong is situated in China at geographic coordinates 40.0936, 113.2914 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Datong?

Datong has a recorded population of approximately 1,850,000 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Datong?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Datong include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Datong?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Datong, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.