Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Shaanxi, China, at 416 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanliang, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 850 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xiguan Airport, 44 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° 44' 20" N, 109° 19' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 416 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 345 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:21
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
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 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.6 | 2.5 | 224 | 90 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 230 | 95 | 1,020.6 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 100 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 235 | 90 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 221 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.6 | 155 | 58 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 183 | 69 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 273.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 66 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 63 | 73 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 22.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 2.4 | 79 | 42 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 634.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 46 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 269.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 49 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 3.3 | 60 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 15.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.6 | 3.3 | 103 | 40 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 554.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 06:27 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 21:21. 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 416 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 34.73900, 109.32224 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.