Location & Surroundings
Houxiang is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jinjiang, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1700 km to the north. The nearest airport is Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 后乡
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° 43' 29" N, 118° 27' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,758 p/km²
- Built-up 21.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:04
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
后乡
Weather in Houxiang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Houxiang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
5.7 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 31.7 | 5.7 | 189 | 66 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.8 | 209 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 0 | 243.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 250 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.0 | 254 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 98 | 50.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 4.8 | 187 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 86 | 727.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 195 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 29 | 225.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 0.8 | 223 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 147 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 1.20 / 1.23 | 12 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 4.7 | 196 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 26 | 737.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 192 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.45 / 0.51 | 5 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 213 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.7 | 112 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 4.1 | 120 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 14 | 716.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Houxiang?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Houxiang today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Houxiang?
Local time is 20:04. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Houxiang?
Houxiang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Houxiang?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Houxiang located?
It is at 24.72464, 118.46465 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Houxiang in?
It is in China.