Location & Surroundings
Gaoshan is a settlement in Shanxi, China, at 1,268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Datong, 27 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Datong Beijiazao Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Kao-shan · Kao-shan-chen
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
40° 5' 36" N, 112° 58' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1268 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 483 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gaoshan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaoshan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,021.6 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 | 14.6 | 1.1 | 11 | 53 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 69 | 23 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 166 | 29 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 242.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 1.3 | 215 | 43 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 1.8 | 179 | 59 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 4.6 | 246 | 25 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 590.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 250 | 35 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 232.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 250 | 48 | 1,015.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 0.6 | 238 | 47 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 144 | 25 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 576.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 110 | 31 | 1,016.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 153.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 2.8 | 302 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 1.53 / 1.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 2.7 | 136 | 70 | 1,018.1 | 0.91 / 2.48 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaoshan?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Gaoshan today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gaoshan?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Gaoshan?
Gaoshan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaoshan?
DEM 1,268 m.
Where is Gaoshan located?
It is at 40.09333, 112.97583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaoshan in?
It is in China.