Location & Surroundings
Houjiang is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shima, 59 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1780 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: 后江
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
23° 55' 17" N, 117° 45' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,300 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
后江
Weather in Houjiang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houjiang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 26.4 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
9.9 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 26.4 | 9.9 | 58 | 68 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 9.3 | 48 | 76 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 214.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 6.6 | 29 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 6.9 | 24 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 44 | 35.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 7.9 | 63 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 19 | 628.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 7.4 | 53 | 77 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 198.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 6.4 | 31 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 5.8 | 34 | 77 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.5 | 7.0 | 63 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 698.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 6.7 | 52 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 6.1 | 32 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.7 | 15 | 80 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 8 | 43.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 4.3 | 80 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 714.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houjiang?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 26.4 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Houjiang today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Houjiang?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houjiang?
Houjiang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houjiang?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Houjiang located?
It is at 23.92139, 117.76222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houjiang in?
It is in China.