Location & Surroundings
Chitu is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shima, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1755 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: Ch’ih-t’u-ling
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° 9' 6" N, 117° 41' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 283 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chitu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chitu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 25.3 | 2.1 | 40 | 81 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 4.5 | 84 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 45 | 692.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 53 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 36 | 228.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 12 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 2.1 | 28 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 53 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 4.8 | 95 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 60 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 50 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 15 | 197.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 5 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 2.3 | 38 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 3.8 | 85 | 65 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 20 | 747.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 68 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 249.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 8 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 1.5 | 17 | 81 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 57.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chitu?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Chitu today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chitu?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Chitu?
Chitu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chitu?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Chitu located?
It is at 24.15167, 117.69000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chitu in?
It is in China.