Location & Surroundings
Datong is a settlement in Shaanxi, China, at 578 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guozhen, 48 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 980 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 81 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
34° 18' 41" N, 107° 52' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 578 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,765 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:45
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Datong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,030.9 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 | 12.1 | 2.6 | 214 | 50 | 1,030.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 2.9 | 226 | 63 | 1,034.8 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 1.7 | 270 | 61 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 0.4 | 152 | 59 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 4.7 | 93 | 32 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 372.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 2.4 | 85 | 40 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 211.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 1.4 | 235 | 46 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.2 | 0.4 | 201 | 45 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.2 | 1.1 | 258 | 39 | 1,023.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.8 | 1.9 | 242 | 49 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.8 | 2.1 | 280 | 52 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.7 | 1.8 | 269 | 36 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.0 | 78 | 17 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datong?
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 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 07:02 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Datong?
Local time is 00:45. 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 578 m.
Where is Datong located?
It is at 34.31129, 107.87910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datong in?
It is in China.