Location & Surroundings
Datong is a settlement in Jilin, China, at 151 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taonan, 19 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 790 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Baicheng Chang'an Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: 大通
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
45° 22' 6" N, 122° 33' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 151 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 16:23
- Day length 9 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大通
Weather in Datong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 5.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,023.2 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 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 59 | 38 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.2 | 3.1 | 29 | 59 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.4 | 3.2 | 356 | 63 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.1 | 2.0 | 327 | 64 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.4 | 5.7 | 345 | 24 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 351.2 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.9 | 4.5 | 357 | 44 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 36h | -4.4 | 5.1 | 9 | 45 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.9 | 3.1 | 31 | 57 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Monday | -1.8 | 2.1 | 50 | 27 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.2 | n/a |
| 54h | -6.1 | 1.8 | 142 | 36 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 60h | -6.8 | 2.5 | 194 | 35 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -4.7 | 3.7 | 203 | 30 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 0.8 | 4.7 | 215 | 41 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 262.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datong?
Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.1 to 5.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 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 06:46 and sunset around 16:22 (local time). Day length about 9h 36m.
What is the local time in Datong?
Local time is 01:57. 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 151 m.
Where is Datong located?
It is at 45.36845, 122.55050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datong in?
It is in China.