Location & Surroundings
Houcun is a settlement in Shaanxi, China, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lintong, 29 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 910 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xiguan Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 侯村
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
34° 7' 20" N, 109° 9' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 513 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 887 p/km²
- Built-up 9.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:24
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
侯村
Weather in Houcun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houcun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 17.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 271 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 14.4 | 1.2 | 87 | 84 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 0.9 | 244 | 87 | 1,020.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 2.5 | 273 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 271.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 133 | 77 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 194.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.4 | 0.6 | 296 | 52 | 1,025.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 0.7 | 38 | 49 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 33 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 572.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 1.9 | 150 | 42 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 204.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.6 | 1.1 | 147 | 40 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 1.1 | 162 | 45 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 350 | 30 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 2.6 | 156 | 47 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 214.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 2.4 | 156 | 51 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houcun?
Now 14.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 17.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 271 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 Houcun today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Houcun?
Local time is 10:24. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houcun?
Houcun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houcun?
DEM 513 m.
Where is Houcun located?
It is at 34.12218, 109.15746 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houcun in?
It is in China.