Location & Surroundings
Caitang is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xiamen, 17 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1740 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 菜堂
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
24° 19' 27" N, 118° 4' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
菜堂
Weather in Caitang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Caitang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
8.0 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 27.7 | 8.0 | 68 | 68 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 8.2 | 56 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 271.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 7.3 | 40 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 5.3 | 31 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 6.3 | 72 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 794.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 6.5 | 55 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 276.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 4.6 | 25 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 32 | 76 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 61.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.0 | 5.6 | 75 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 798.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 5.6 | 53 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 4.0 | 27 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 17 | 78 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 60.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.4 | 5.4 | 81 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 787.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Caitang?
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Caitang today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Caitang?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Caitang?
Caitang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Caitang?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Caitang located?
It is at 24.32426, 118.08272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Caitang in?
It is in China.