Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Hainan, China, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wanning, 15 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 2400 km to the north. The nearest airport is Qionghai Bo'ao Airport, 24 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
18° 56' 0" N, 110° 23' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 740 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Potou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.77 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 | 24.9 | 0.7 | 66 | 92 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 0.8 | 359 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 85 | 71 | 1,009.8 | 0.27 / 0.31 | 69 | 736.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 51 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 1.27 / 1.58 | 20 | 353.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.4 | 53 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 4 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 77 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 4.6 | 43 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.71 / 0.98 | 58 | 603.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 43 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 4.99 / 5.97 | 100 | 317.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 2.5 | 52 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.31 / 6.28 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 66 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 3.17 / 9.45 | 98 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 3.6 | 66 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 1.75 / 11.20 | 100 | 456.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 49 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 5.11 | 97 | 174.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 18 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 2.25 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potou today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 08:03. 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 24 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 18.93344, 110.39523 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.