Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Shaanxi, China, at 1,299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xianyang, 84 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 925 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 79 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
34° 52' 2" N, 108° 3' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1299 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 10 h 51 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 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 14.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 14.7 | 1.0 | 315 | 47 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 3.6 | 312 | 47 | 1,021.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 4.3 | 305 | 43 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.4 | 1.3 | 267 | 57 | 1,028.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 2.1 | 332 | 31 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 271.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.8 | 1.5 | 193 | 45 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 1.0 | 299 | 47 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 0.8 | 16 | 47 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.6 | 3.4 | 138 | 29 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 1.0 | 178 | 40 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 0.8 | 178 | 37 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 0.6 | 169 | 42 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.5 | 2.2 | 150 | 40 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 14.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potou today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 01:59. 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 1,299 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 34.86722, 108.05361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.