Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Guangdong, China, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lianjiang, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 2105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yulin Fumian Airport, 74 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
21° 46' 54" N, 110° 0' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 481 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:39
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 20 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 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.3 | 38 | 91 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 145 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 5.68 / 5.68 | 100 | 652.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 169 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 1.30 / 6.99 | 96 | 147.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.5 | 93 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 83 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 117 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 97 | 679.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 114 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 1.55 / 3.07 | 100 | 204.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 2.6 | 84 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 94 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 5.0 | 135 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 3.50 / 3.50 | 87 | 627.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 132 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 100 | 240.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 2.4 | 80 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 06:25 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 07:39. 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 53 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 21.78155, 110.00229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.