Location & Surroundings
Houcun is a settlement in Jiangsu, China, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changzhou, 24 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 955 km to the north. The nearest airport is Changzhou Benniu Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: 后村
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
31° 43' 42" N, 119° 42' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 540 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:30
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
后村
Weather in Houcun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houcun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 173 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,018.4 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 | 16.8 | 3.7 | 11 | 95 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.8 | 360 | 65 | 1,017.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 172.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 3.2 | 311 | 80 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 3.1 | 343 | 70 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 4.2 | 348 | 68 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 4.3 | 340 | 46 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 326 | 60 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 2.9 | 277 | 64 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 2.4 | 279 | 64 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.8 | 297 | 39 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 696.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 2.5 | 260 | 57 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 191.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 2.6 | 268 | 64 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 2.2 | 277 | 64 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 50.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houcun?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 173 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 05:55 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Houcun?
Local time is 15:30. 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 8 m.
Where is Houcun located?
It is at 31.72825, 119.71081 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houcun in?
It is in China.