Location & Surroundings
Potou is a settlement in Hebei, China, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Handan, 52 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 400 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hebei Handan, 55 km away.
Also known as: 泊头
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
36° 27' 37" N, 115° 2' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,637 p/km²
- Built-up 21.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:29
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
泊头
Weather in Potou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
5.6 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.5 | 5.6 | 189 | 41 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 6.3 | 192 | 18 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 4.0 | 176 | 35 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 3.5 | 182 | 52 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 4.1 | 179 | 49 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 3.8 | 192 | 22 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 3.4 | 185 | 39 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 202.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 3.4 | 189 | 54 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 3.2 | 183 | 48 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.5 | 162 | 24 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.1 | 120 | 35 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 2.6 | 211 | 53 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 1.5 | 176 | 50 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 27.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potou?
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 06:19 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Potou?
Local time is 18:29. 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 49 m.
Where is Potou located?
It is at 36.46024, 115.03549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potou in?
It is in China.