Location & Surroundings
Houcuo is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shima, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1755 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: 后厝
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° 8' 19" N, 117° 39' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 136 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:22
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
后厝
Weather in Houcuo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houcuo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.9 | 14 | 90 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 34 | 82 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 99 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 61 | 652.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 48 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 23 | 212.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.5 | 8 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 60 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 55.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.3 | 95 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 68 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 78 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 193.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 1.4 | 7 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 23 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.7 | 123 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 785.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 154 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 0.9 | 309 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houcuo?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Houcuo today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Houcuo?
Local time is 10:22. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houcuo?
Houcuo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houcuo?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Houcuo located?
It is at 24.13874, 117.65459 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houcuo in?
It is in China.