Location & Surroundings
Potang is a settlement in Zhejiang, China, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shaoxing, 8 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 坡塘
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
29° 56' 0" N, 120° 33' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 620 p/km²
- Built-up 12.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:24
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
坡塘
Weather in Potang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 22.1 | 2.2 | 77 | 89 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 9 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 359 | 87 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 68 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 45 | 41 | 1,017.5 | 0.34 / 0.57 | 100 | 695.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.3 | 109 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 201.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 158 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 0.0 | 238 | 69 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.8 | 51 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 712.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 1.6 | 88 | 77 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 234.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 107 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 86 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 36 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 681.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 14 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 109.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potang?
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Potang today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Potang?
Local time is 03:24. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Potang?
Potang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potang?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Potang located?
It is at 29.93326, 120.55290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potang in?
It is in China.