Location & Surroundings
Houwan is a settlement in Jiangsu, China, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suzhou, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1025 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wuxi Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 后湾
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° 23' 27" N, 120° 41' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,479 p/km²
- Built-up 16.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:07
- Day length 10 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
后湾
Weather in Houwan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houwan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 17.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 29 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,019.9 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 | 17.3 | 3.4 | 107 | 75 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 3.8 | 90 | 95 | 1,019.1 | 18.45 / 18.45 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 3.5 | 220 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 8.74 | 100 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 4.5 | 264 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 21 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 6.3 | 280 | 86 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 5.1 | 291 | 83 | 1,021.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 4.3 | 293 | 69 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 236.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.2 | 320 | 74 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.5 | 2.3 | 328 | 81 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 47 | 78 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 2.4 | 77 | 71 | 1,025.9 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 100 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 2.8 | 72 | 71 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.1 | 4.1 | 61 | 75 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houwan?
Now 17.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 17.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 29 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 Houwan today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Houwan?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houwan?
Houwan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houwan?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Houwan located?
It is at 31.39089, 120.68644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houwan in?
It is in China.