Datong weather in June
In June, Datong sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 59 mm of rain across 9.4 wet days and about 14.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 36 min at the start of June to 14 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Datong's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Datong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- 9.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 48 min
- 5:02 AM – 7:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Datong is prefecture-level city in Shanxi, China.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM2.5 36.6 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 132/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical June day in Datong reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 4°C warmer than May and about 1°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 12 |
| 2 | 26 | 12 |
| 3 | 26 | 13 |
| 4 | 26 | 13 |
| 5 | 26 | 13 |
| 6 | 26 | 13 |
| 7 | 26 | 13 |
| 8 | 26 | 13 |
| 9 | 27 | 14 |
| 10 | 27 | 14 |
| 11 | 27 | 14 |
| 12 | 27 | 14 |
| 13 | 27 | 14 |
| 14 | 27 | 14 |
| 15 | 27 | 15 |
| 16 | 27 | 15 |
| 17 | 27 | 15 |
| 18 | 27 | 15 |
| 19 | 27 | 15 |
| 20 | 27 | 15 |
| 21 | 27 | 15 |
| 22 | 28 | 16 |
| 23 | 28 | 16 |
| 24 | 28 | 16 |
| 25 | 28 | 16 |
| 26 | 28 | 16 |
| 27 | 28 | 16 |
| 28 | 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 28 | 16 |
| 30 | 28 | 16 |
How June really feels in Datong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Datong weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3° / -15° | 3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -11° | 5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 9° / -4° | 14 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 11.7 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 17° / 2° | 27 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 13 | 6.0 |
| May | 23° / 9° | 39 | 6 | 0.1 | 14.2 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 27° / 15° | 59 | 9.4 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 96 | 11.8 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 27° / 16° | 88 | 10.5 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 22° / 10° | 67 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 15° / 3° | 32 | 5.4 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 6° / -5° | 13 | 3 | 1.5 | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Dec | -1° / -12° | 3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in June, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Datong gets around 59 mm of rain over 9.4 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 24 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 31 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 34 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 80% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 91 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 90 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 89 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 87 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 86 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 85 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 82 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 81 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 80 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | 76 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | 74 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 72 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | 71 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 69 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 24 | 66 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 25 | 64 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| 26 | 62 | 29 | 8 | 1 |
| 27 | 60 | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| 28 | 58 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| 29 | 56 | 32 | 11 | 1 |
| 30 | 54 | 33 | 12 | 1 |
Wind in June
Winds average 9 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 36 min at the start of June to 14 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:05 AM to 5:05 AM, and sunset from 7:43 PM to 7:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.6 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.6 | 5:05 | 7:43 |
| 2 | 14.7 | 5:05 | 7:44 |
| 3 | 14.7 | 5:05 | 7:45 |
| 4 | 14.7 | 5:04 | 7:45 |
| 5 | 14.7 | 5:04 | 7:46 |
| 6 | 14.7 | 5:04 | 7:47 |
| 7 | 14.7 | 5:03 | 7:47 |
| 8 | 14.8 | 5:03 | 7:48 |
| 9 | 14.8 | 5:03 | 7:49 |
| 10 | 14.8 | 5:03 | 7:49 |
| 11 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:50 |
| 12 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:50 |
| 13 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:51 |
| 14 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:51 |
| 15 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:52 |
| 16 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:52 |
| 17 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:52 |
| 18 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:53 |
| 19 | 14.8 | 5:02 | 7:53 |
| 20 | 14.9 | 5:02 | 7:53 |
| 21 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:54 |
| 22 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:54 |
| 23 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:54 |
| 24 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:54 |
| 25 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:55 |
| 26 | 14.8 | 5:04 | 7:55 |
| 27 | 14.8 | 5:04 | 7:55 |
| 28 | 14.8 | 5:04 | 7:55 |
| 29 | 14.8 | 5:05 | 7:55 |
| 30 | 14.8 | 5:05 | 7:55 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.37 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.34 kWh/m² to a high of 6.37 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 6.37 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Datong
In June, Datong sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Datong sees seasonal dust haze (April–June), heaviest in May.
Is June a good time to visit Datong?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Datong for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Datong in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Datong sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 15°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Datong in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Datong peaks around May 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Datong in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Datong is worst in March — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (August, 25 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Datong's WHO annual average of 36.6 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 40 | 40 | 47 | 41 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 39 | 47 | 38 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 47 | Poor |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 38 | Poor |
Where is Datong?
Datong sits at 40.1°N, 113.3°E, 1,054 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Beijing, 265 km away.
Topography around Datong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Datong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Datong has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 58 m around an average of 1,055 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 563 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,552 m.
The land around Datong is covered by artificial surfaces (81%) within 3 km, grassland (41%), artificial surfaces (27%) and cropland (24%) within 16 km, and grassland (53%) and cropland (37%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Datong (40.0936°, 113.2914°, elevation 1,054 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).