Location & Surroundings
Changchaigou is a settlement in Shanxi, China, at 1,758 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Datong, 79 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Datong Beijiazao Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Ch’ang-ch’ai-kou · 长柴沟
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° 24' 9" N, 113° 29' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1758 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 15:58
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Changchaigou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changchaigou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.0 | 0.8 | 216 | 37 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 239 | 21 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 573.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 2.9 | 131 | 50 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 1.5 | 145 | 48 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.0 | 1.6 | 141 | 40 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 278 | 23 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 555.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 190 | 33 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 155.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 2.1 | 287 | 45 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.0 | 1.3 | 295 | 48 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 2.6 | 321 | 25 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 555.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 1.0 | 117 | 33 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 185.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 1.7 | 141 | 48 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.1 | 1.6 | 138 | 52 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 18.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changchaigou?
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 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 Changchaigou today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Changchaigou?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Changchaigou?
Changchaigou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Changchaigou?
DEM 1,758 m.
Where is Changchaigou located?
It is at 39.40253, 113.49596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changchaigou in?
It is in China.