Location & Surroundings
Changsha is a settlement in Guizhou, China, at 997 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Langxi, 7 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chongqing Xiannueshan Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: 长沙
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
29° 0' 15" N, 108° 8' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 997 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 08:45
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
长沙
Weather in Changsha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changsha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
1.75 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 | 21.1 | 0.2 | 55 | 91 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 136 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 79 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 182 | 66 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 98 | 551.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 134 | 82 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 43 | 140.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.6 | 166 | 85 | 1,006.8 | 1.18 / 1.75 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 147 | 87 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 89 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 181 | 68 | 1,004.9 | 0.10 / 0.24 | 94 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 159 | 78 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 97 | 146.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.4 | 168 | 83 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 173 | 91 | 1,009.1 | 0.73 / 0.77 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 165 | 73 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 80 | 286.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 175 | 82 | 1,009.2 | 0.89 / 1.62 | 99 | 233.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 208 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 6.55 / 8.17 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changsha?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Changsha today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Changsha?
Local time is 08:45. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Changsha?
Changsha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Changsha?
DEM 997 m.
Where is Changsha located?
It is at 29.00430, 108.14200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changsha in?
It is in China.