Location & Surroundings
Datong is a settlement in Jiangsu, China, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kunshan, 4 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1035 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: 大同
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 20' 32" N, 120° 57' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,433 p/km²
- Built-up 22.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:43
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大同
Weather in Datong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.1 | 1.4 | 250 | 55 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 296 | 65 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 112 | 55 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 135 | 31 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 627.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 5.8 | 132 | 63 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 137.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 6.9 | 161 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 4.7 | 188 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 6.9 | 314 | 74 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 413.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.6 | 5.6 | 328 | 81 | 1,022.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 25.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 4.2 | 304 | 83 | 1,023.9 | 1.51 / 1.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 4.2 | 315 | 76 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 3.0 | 353 | 36 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.8 | 2.8 | 60 | 56 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 135.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datong?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Datong today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Datong?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Datong?
Datong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Datong?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Datong located?
It is at 31.34210, 120.95227 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datong in?
It is in China.