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Dandong Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Tuesday at 7° · coldest night Tuesday at -4°

The short of it: Dandong weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (27 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low -3 °C (27 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:00 local time.

DANDONG, Monday. — Those stepping out in Dandong this morning will find mostly clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 4°, the night near -3°. That is 4° colder than Dandong usually sees in November, when highs average 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNW, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 2 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 7°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -4°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Dandong runs from -2° at night to 8° by day, with some 35 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 29°, January the coldest at -12°, and August the wettest with 230 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 10 h 11 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 24 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-3°-7°4 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-3°-7°4 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-3°-7°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-3°-7°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-2°-6°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-1°-5°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky0°-4°4 km/h–
11 AMClear sky2°-3°5 km/h–
12 PMClear sky3°-2°5 km/h–
1 PMClear sky4°-1°4 km/h–
2 PMClear sky4°0°3 km/h–
3 PMClear sky4°0°2 km/h–
4 PMClear sky3°0°1 km/h–
5 PMClear sky2°-1°1 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear2°-2°1 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear1°-3°1 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear0°-3°1 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-2°-5°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-2°-6°4 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-2°-6°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-2°-6°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-2°-6°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-3°-6°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): mostly clear, high 4°, low -3°, dry, gusts to 10 km/h. Sun up 6:20 AM, down 4:31 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Almanac · Dandong Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Dandong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Dandong in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Dandong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-12°7.0 mm10 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
February3°-8°15 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
March8°-2°16 mm11 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April16°4°45 mm12 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°10°74 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
June26°16°107 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
July28°20°226 mm7 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
August29°20°230 mm7 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
September25°14°91 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October18°6°52 mm9 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-2°35 mm10 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
December0°-10°13 mm10 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Dandong see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Dandong

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Dandong today?

Right now it is -3 °C (27 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low -3 °C (27 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Dandong this week?

No — the next 2 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Dandong?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Dandong?

August, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -12 °C (10 °F). The wettest month is August, with 230 mm (9.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Dandong?

April and October. April brings highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain; October highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 52 mm (2.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Dandong?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SinŭijuP'yŏngan-bukto3 km S8°-2°37 mm
LangtoucunLiaoning11 km SSW8°-1°35 mm
UijuP'yŏngan-bukto14 km NE8°-2°35 mm
YŏmjuP'yŏngan-bukto31 km SSE8°-2°35 mm
SindoP'yŏngan-bukto39 km SSW8°-1°33 mm
FengchengLiaoning45 km NW8°-3°32 mm
Sakchu-ŭpP'yŏngan-bukto62 km ENE7°-4°36 mm
KuandianLiaoning74 km NNE6°-5°34 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor