Location & Surroundings
Dafen is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nanping, 57 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1540 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sanming Shaxian Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 大坋
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
26° 8' 18" N, 118° 7' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 174 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 366 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:21
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dafen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dafen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 14.3 | 1.1 | 112 | 96 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 0.8 | 78 | 82 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 13 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 726.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 0.3 | 42 | 81 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 214.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 0.7 | 95 | 92 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 28 | 79 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 2 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 719.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 0.3 | 4 | 81 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 0.5 | 86 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.5 | 49 | 78 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 12 | 51 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 709.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 18 | 81 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 204.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.0 | 0.6 | 124 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dafen?
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 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 Dafen today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Dafen?
Local time is 13:21. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Dafen?
Dafen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dafen?
DEM 174 m.
Where is Dafen located?
It is at 26.13828, 118.11914 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dafen in?
It is in China.