Location & Surroundings
Potouchang is a settlement in Guizhou, China, at 1,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guiyang, 72 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1700 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Zunyi Maotai Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: 坡头长
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
27° 6' 39" N, 106° 17' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1283 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
坡头长
Weather in Potouchang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potouchang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
2.66 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 | 21.7 | 1.4 | 340 | 87 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 356 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 2.22 / 2.22 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.8 | 162 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 97 | 171.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 144 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 0.73 / 1.22 | 20 | 212.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.5 | 135 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 1.44 / 2.66 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 167 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 5.56 / 8.22 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 178 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 98 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 2.2 | 49 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 4.82 / 5.86 | 95 | 209.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 1.1 | 35 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 12.89 / 18.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.3 | 321 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 11.68 / 30.43 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 2.4 | 13 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 22.34 | 100 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 2.1 | 17 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 2.0 | 15 | 95 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potouchang?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potouchang today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Potouchang?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Potouchang?
Potouchang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potouchang?
DEM 1,283 m.
Where is Potouchang located?
It is at 27.11090, 106.28900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potouchang in?
It is in China.