Location & Surroundings
Dachen is a settlement in Shanxi, China, at 439 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Linfen, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 625 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Linfen Qiaoli Airport, 31 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
35° 54' 46" N, 111° 25' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 439 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 800 p/km²
- Built-up 18.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:37
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dachen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dachen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 15.4 | 1.6 | 210 | 31 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 0.6 | 100 | 37 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 0.6 | 15 | 37 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 3.7 | 194 | 40 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 471.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 2.4 | 192 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 179.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 0.7 | 142 | 57 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 3.1 | 357 | 58 | 1,024.7 | 6.03 / 6.03 | 96 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 6.6 | 333 | 26 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 433.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.6 | 6.2 | 343 | 21 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 185.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 2.1 | 3 | 26 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 0.2 | 213 | 29 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 177 | 17 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 567.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 1.0 | 60 | 23 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 196.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dachen?
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Dachen today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Dachen?
Local time is 01:37. 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 439 m.
Where is Dachen located?
It is at 35.91282, 111.41728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dachen in?
It is in China.