Location & Surroundings
Baitan is a settlement in Shanxi, China, at 1,365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Datong, 75 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shuozhou Zirun Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 白滩
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
39° 25' 20" N, 113° 17' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1365 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
白滩
Weather in Baitan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baitan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 3.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 W/m2.
Temperature
2.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,022.2 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 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 134 | 65 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.2 | 2.5 | 161 | 85 | 1,023.1 | 1.56 / 1.56 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.2 | 1.7 | 207 | 93 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 90 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.8 | 3.8 | 257 | 58 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 82 | 295.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.7 | 1.4 | 261 | 74 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.3 | 0.7 | 246 | 83 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.7 | 1.0 | 228 | 75 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.9 | 5.7 | 265 | 65 | 1,023.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 254.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -1.1 | 6.5 | 280 | 63 | 1,029.4 | 0.72 / 0.77 | 61 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 54h | -7.1 | 8.3 | 319 | 57 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -7.7 | 5.0 | 290 | 52 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -1.2 | 8.4 | 293 | 37 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 370.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -4.3 | 4.2 | 267 | 53 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 96.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baitan?
Now 2.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 3.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 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 Baitan today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 03m.
What is the local time in Baitan?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Baitan?
Baitan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baitan?
DEM 1,365 m.
Where is Baitan located?
It is at 39.42228, 113.29106 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baitan in?
It is in China.