Location & Surroundings
Paifang is a settlement in Beijing, China, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beijing, 10 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Beijing Nanyuan Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: 牌坊
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
39° 49' 41" N, 116° 27' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,918 p/km²
- Built-up 40.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:21
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
牌坊
Weather in Paifang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paifang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
3.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,040.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 317 | 48 | 1,040.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 2.6 | 240 | 28 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 2.4 | 230 | 54 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 0.8 | 302 | 49 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.0 | 1.1 | 291 | 40 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 1.9 | 238 | 22 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 1.8 | 232 | 43 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 0.4 | 318 | 45 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.9 | 0.5 | 22 | 42 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 2.0 | 199 | 30 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 443.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 1.5 | 199 | 47 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.9 | 0.4 | 344 | 53 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.2 | 1.1 | 22 | 53 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paifang?
Now 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 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 Paifang today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Paifang?
Local time is 19:21. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Paifang?
Paifang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Paifang?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Paifang located?
It is at 39.82799, 116.46331 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paifang in?
It is in China.