Location & Surroundings
Gaokeng is a settlement in Guangdong, China, at 267 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Meizhou, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1725 km to the north. The nearest airport is Meixian Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 高坑
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° 23' 50" N, 116° 21' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 267 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:20
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
高坑
Weather in Gaokeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaokeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.3 | 0.1 | 318 | 71 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 122 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 75 | 80 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 287 | 47 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 728.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.6 | 196 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 228.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 149 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 347 | 82 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 43.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 1.7 | 339 | 38 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 726.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 348 | 65 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 99 | 84 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.5 | 76 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 33.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 145 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 72 | 506.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.2 | 123 | 81 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 84 | 98.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaokeng?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 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 Gaokeng today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Gaokeng?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Gaokeng?
Gaokeng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaokeng?
DEM 267 m.
Where is Gaokeng located?
It is at 24.39722, 116.36150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaokeng in?
It is in China.