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Gansu, China

Datoushan

Datoushan is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,398 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:51
35.23° N, 104.04° EElevation 2,398 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Datoushanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low11° / 0°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Datoushan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

114 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Weather in Datoushan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
3°C

Cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct11°-1°
Thu29 Oct11°0°
Fri30 Oct15°0°
Sat31 Oct9°0°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov8°-2°
Mon2 Nov10°-3°
Tue3 Nov11°-1°
Wed4 Nov7°3°0.5 mm
Thu5 Nov10°-1°
Fri6 Nov12°-1°

When to go to Datoushan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544941506064626555345157
High-2°0°6°13°17°20°22°21°17°11°5°0°
Low-16°-13°-7°-2°4°8°11°10°6°0°-7°-13°
Rain (mm)6721457888114118874374
Wet days124711121513131031

What's on in Datoushan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Datoushan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Datoushan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Dahejia 12 km ↘2023 · 125 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 82 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 78 km
5.4Liushun 45 km ↓1987 · 122 km

Towns and villages around Datoushan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Datoushan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Datoushan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Datoushan.
What is the hottest month in Datoushan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Datoushan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Datoushan?
July is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.