Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Yunnan, China, at 1,666 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mengzi, 53 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 2260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dajiayi Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: 坡头
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
22° 53' 43" N, 103° 17' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1666 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:20
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
坡头
Weather in Potou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
2.47 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 | 20.7 | 1.0 | 189 | 86 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 261 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 233 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 19 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 1.9 | 197 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 642.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.0 | 203 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 2.40 / 2.47 | 100 | 331.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 248 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.5 | 224 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 75 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 194 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 60 | 615.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 1.1 | 174 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.32 / 0.44 | 89 | 297.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 178 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 1.6 | 177 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 43 | 666.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 139 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.09 / 0.11 | 72 | 332.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potou today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Potou?
Potou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potou?
DEM 1,666 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 22.89530, 103.29300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.