Location & Surroundings
Dafan is a settlement in Hubei, China, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xianning, 38 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Shanpo, 65 km away.
Also known as: 大畈
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
29° 30' 21" N, 114° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:01
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
大畈
Weather in Dafan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dafan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,021.3 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 | 17.2 | 1.4 | 357 | 94 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 1.5 | 26 | 82 | 1,021.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 1.2 | 353 | 79 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 3.9 | 13 | 40 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 621.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.1 | 61 | 58 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 247.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 129 | 61 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 0.5 | 68 | 58 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 25 | 37 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 709.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.3 | 1.4 | 103 | 64 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 1.3 | 135 | 63 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 0.9 | 130 | 58 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 44 | 34 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 705.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.6 | 1.7 | 112 | 68 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.2 | 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 Dafan?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Dafan today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Dafan?
Local time is 03:01. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Dafan?
Dafan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dafan?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Dafan located?
It is at 29.50579, 114.28320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dafan in?
It is in China.