Location & Surroundings
Datong is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qionghu, 25 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Changde Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: 大同 · 大同乡 · Renyi · Datong Xiang
Basic Data
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 3' 39" N, 112° 24' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 435 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大同
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大同乡
Weather in Datong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 16.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 77 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 15.5 | 1.4 | 43 | 91 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 2.1 | 11 | 91 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.9 | 327 | 85 | 1,022.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 98 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.4 | 334 | 86 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 23.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 1.6 | 276 | 86 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 0.5 | 98 | 80 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 234 | 50 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 568.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 340 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 0.7 | 351 | 71 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 80 | 73 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 169 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 221.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.6 | 27 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 185.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 2.0 | 352 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datong?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 16.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 77 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 06:39 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Datong?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Datong?
Datong is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Datong?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Datong located?
It is at 29.06083, 112.41611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datong in?
It is in China.