Location & Surroundings
Houwan is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nanping, 48 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1530 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sanming Shaxian Airport, 49 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
26° 13' 16" N, 118° 15' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 185 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:40
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 11 h 8 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 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 18.6 | 0.7 | 97 | 86 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 223 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 78 | 511.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 164 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.76 / 0.77 | 0 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 218 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.3 | 293 | 89 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 354 | 80 | 1,016.3 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 100 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 22 | 97 | 1,019.4 | 0.67 / 1.21 | 67 | 44.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 5 | 98 | 1,019.2 | 1.16 / 2.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 70 | 97 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 55 | 97 | 1,020.0 | 1.55 / 3.16 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.3 | 49 | 98 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 69 | 96 | 1,023.6 | 0.06 / 1.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.0 | 1.0 | 73 | 95 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houwan?
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 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 06:16 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Houwan?
Local time is 16:40. 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 185 m.
Where is Houwan located?
It is at 26.22121, 118.26553 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houwan in?
It is in China.