Location & Surroundings
Changyuan is a city in Chongqing, China with 186,653 inhabitants, at 319 m elevation. The national capital Beijing is about 1530 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dazu, 31 km away.
Also known as: 昌元 · 昌元街道 · 荣昌县 · Jung-ch’ang-hsien · Yung-ch’ang · Changyuan Jiedao
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 24' 18" N, 105° 35' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 319 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 186,653
- Pop. Density 30,951 p/km²
- Built-up 32.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:35
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Alternate Names
zh
昌元
zh
昌元街道
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荣昌县
Weather in Changyuan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changyuan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.64 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 | 22.2 | 1.4 | 25 | 85 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 325 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 327 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 98 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 59 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.0 | 357 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 3.0 | 356 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.77 / 1.41 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 3.7 | 350 | 80 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 99 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 337 | 85 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.3 | 0.6 | 301 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.01 / 0.08 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 0.5 | 276 | 85 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 23 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 232.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 2.3 | 50 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 160.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.7 | 2.7 | 34 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changyuan?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Changyuan today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Changyuan?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Changyuan?
Changyuan is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Changyuan?
Population about 186,653.
What is the elevation of Changyuan?
DEM 319 m.
Where is Changyuan located?
It is at 29.40499, 105.58827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changyuan in?
It is in China.