Location & Surroundings
Dachen is a settlement in Zhejiang, China, at 281 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Quzhou, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Quzhou Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 大陈
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
28° 49' 18" N, 118° 36' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 281 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 186 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:54
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大陈
Weather in Dachen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dachen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 77 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 18.8 | 2.0 | 37 | 97 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 2.4 | 32 | 96 | 1,018.0 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.8 | 42 | 94 | 1,019.6 | 0.71 / 1.43 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 72 | 89 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 77.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.9 | 38 | 89 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.7 | 28 | 89 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 1.6 | 32 | 78 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 53 | 42 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 1.5 | 56 | 69 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 1.6 | 46 | 78 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 46 | 66 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 4.0 | 54 | 40 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 725.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.7 | 1.9 | 52 | 73 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dachen?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 77 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dachen today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Dachen?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Dachen?
Dachen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dachen?
DEM 281 m.
Where is Dachen located?
It is at 28.82154, 118.60049 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dachen in?
It is in China.