Location & Surroundings
Datong is a settlement in Anhui, China, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tongling, 16 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1020 km to the north. The nearest airport is Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Датун · Ta-t’ung · Ta-t’ung-chen
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
30° 48' 42" N, 117° 44' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,358 p/km²
- Built-up 10.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:53
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
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Датун
Weather in Datong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 15.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,027.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 125 | 69 | 1,027.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.5 | 1.0 | 146 | 68 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 254 | 47 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 510.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 1.0 | 134 | 61 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.1 | 192 | 69 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 1.1 | 188 | 90 | 1,025.9 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 0.7 | 230 | 91 | 1,023.8 | 0.31 / 1.42 | 100 | 43.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 1.2 | 79 | 93 | 1,024.4 | 0.08 / 1.50 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 0.9 | 48 | 91 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 0.9 | 146 | 95 | 1,023.8 | 2.39 / 2.44 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.0 | 0.2 | 128 | 93 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 1.0 | 127 | 96 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.8 | 0.8 | 199 | 98 | 1,019.7 | 0.23 / 1.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datong?
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 15.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 06:30 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Datong?
Local time is 09:53. 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 17 m.
Where is Datong located?
It is at 30.81160, 117.74949 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datong in?
It is in China.