Location & Surroundings
Shan-ch’ien is a settlement in Zhejiang, China, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wenzhou, 18 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 1385 km to the north. The nearest airport is Wenzhou Yongqiang International Airport, 11 km away.
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
28° 0' 39" N, 120° 51' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,222 p/km²
- Built-up 17.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shan-ch'ien
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shan-ch'ien, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
34 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 24.7 | 1.6 | 96 | 77 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.5 | 320 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 169 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 3.5 | 143 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 741.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.5 | 154 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 0 | 218.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 263 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 270 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 3.7 | 147 | 59 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 742.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 0.9 | 119 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 5 | 214.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 215 | 88 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 217 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 64.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 3.3 | 153 | 62 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 735.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 1.0 | 149 | 88 | 1,009.6 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 14 | 209.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shan-ch'ien?
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shan-ch'ien today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shan-ch'ien?
Local time is 05:57. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shan-ch'ien?
Shan-ch'ien is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shan-ch'ien?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Shan-ch'ien located?
It is at 28.01083, 120.85444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shan-ch'ien in?
It is in China.