Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 523 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shuangjiang, 25 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1625 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Liping Airport, 64 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
26° 22' 19" N, 109° 47' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 523 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:46
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 10 h 59 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 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 15.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,026.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 8.5 | 0.6 | 16 | 70 | 1,026.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 318 | 48 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 387.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 75 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 110.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 1.1 | 38 | 76 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 0.2 | 197 | 76 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.1 | 235 | 61 | 1,020.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 201.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 0.5 | 92 | 81 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 0.3 | 292 | 84 | 1,020.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.5 | 0.6 | 235 | 96 | 1,021.0 | 2.13 / 2.16 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 0.6 | 271 | 94 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 0.2 | 174 | 98 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 0.6 | 246 | 99 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.5 | 0.3 | 252 | 97 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 15.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 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 Potou today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 14:46. 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 523 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 26.37189, 109.79380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.