Location & Surroundings
Houtou is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Putian, 36 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 1630 km to the north. The nearest airport is Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, 63 km away.
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
25° 21' 50" N, 118° 39' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,075 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Houtou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houtou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 124 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.7 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 | 19.4 | 1.1 | 62 | 98 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 48 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 51 | 94 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.8 | 30 | 80 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.6 | 39 | 91 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 2 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 2 | 89 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 2.2 | 23 | 73 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 61 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 750.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.8 | 2.1 | 18 | 82 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 223.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 2.3 | 340 | 84 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.9 | 351 | 74 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.6 | 59 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 633.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 2.0 | 15 | 89 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houtou?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 124 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 Houtou today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Houtou?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houtou?
Houtou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houtou?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Houtou located?
It is at 25.36389, 118.65694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houtou in?
It is in China.