Location & Surroundings
Chihu is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shima, 38 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1760 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Ch’ih-hu · Ch’ih-hu-ch’eng
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° 6' 22" N, 117° 52' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,496 p/km²
- Built-up 31.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chihu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chihu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 28.3 | 4.3 | 90 | 68 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 3.7 | 48 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 206.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 1 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 348 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 46.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 3.1 | 97 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 713.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 61 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 204.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 14 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 18 | 82 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 11.0 | 61 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 12 | 698.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 13.5 | 44 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 194.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 13.6 | 39 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 10.7 | 39 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 36.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.5 | 9.7 | 45 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 662.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chihu?
Now 28.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Chihu today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Chihu?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Chihu?
Chihu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chihu?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Chihu located?
It is at 24.10611, 117.87389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chihu in?
It is in China.