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Monthly climate in Datong, Heilongjiang, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Datong features a humid continental climate (Dwa). Temperatures typically range between -16 °C (3 °F) and 25 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -30 °C (-22 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 518 mm (20.4 inches) and receives 63 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Datong enjoys an average of 3365 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 41 minutes to 15 hours 40 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Datong, Heilongjiang, China §

The warmest months in Datong are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 25 °C (69 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -16 to -12 °C (3 - 10 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Datong experiences 64 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 152 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Datong, Heilongjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 0°C
(32°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Mean maximum -5°C
(24°F)		 3°C
(39°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 33°C
(93°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 0°C
(33°F)
Average high -12°C
(12°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)
Daily mean -16°C
(3°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)
Average low -21°C
(-5°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)
Mean minimum -27°C
(-17°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)
Minimum -30°C
(-22°F)		 -27°C
(-17°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -28°C
(-18°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Datong, Heilongjiang, China §

Datong usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 105 mm (4.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Datong are January, February and December. On average, 5 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Datong, Heilongjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 3 (0.1) 4 (0.2) 7 (0.3) 17 (0.7) 47 (1.8) 77 (3.0) 99 (3.9) 139 (5.5) 78 (3.1) 21 (0.8) 18 (0.7) 6 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 2 2 7 9 12 14 8 4 3 1

Monthly sunshine hours in Datong, Heilongjiang, China §

The sunniest months in Datong are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 13 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Datong: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Datong, Heilongjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 194 243 295 303 333 346 353 288 283 265 224 233
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 4m 10h 20m 11h 55m 13h 33m 14h 57m 15h 40m 15h 18m 14h 4m 12h 30m 10h 53m 9h 27m 8h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Datong, Heilongjiang, China §

Datong experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Datong UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Datong, Heilongjiang, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 6 8 9 9 8 6 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Datong, Heilongjiang, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Datong. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Datong's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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