Location & Surroundings
Qitou is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shima, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1715 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: 崎头
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
24° 33' 0" N, 117° 54' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 973 p/km²
- Built-up 22.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:22
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Qitou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Qitou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.2 | 3.1 | 82 | 82 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 62 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.5 | 144 | 82 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 39 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 2.6 | 127 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 24 | 636.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.2 | 86 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 9 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 46 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 280 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 137 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 739.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 1.7 | 102 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 314 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 291 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.9 | 153 | 60 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 769.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 1.0 | 119 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 249.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Qitou?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Qitou today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Qitou?
Local time is 03:22. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Qitou?
Qitou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Qitou?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Qitou located?
It is at 24.55011, 117.91510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Qitou in?
It is in China.