Location & Surroundings
Shantou is a settlement in Yunnan, China, at 2,102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jianshui, 67 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 2310 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lincang Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: 山头
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
23° 52' 13" N, 100° 44' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 2102 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 19:28
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
山头
Weather in Shantou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shantou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 13.1 | 0.7 | 36 | 96 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 228 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 49 | 582.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 0.6 | 139 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 1.00 / 1.76 | 50 | 284.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 0.2 | 278 | 95 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.6 | 341 | 96 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 0 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 236 | 42 | 1,013.3 | 0.12 / 0.31 | 50 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 205 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 285.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.5 | 148 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.7 | 0.4 | 331 | 87 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 15 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 234 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.40 / 0.43 | 77 | 623.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 110 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 206.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 0.6 | 88 | 84 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.8 | 0.6 | 71 | 84 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shantou?
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shantou today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Shantou?
Local time is 19:28. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shantou?
Shantou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shantou?
DEM 2,102 m.
Where is Shantou located?
It is at 23.87040, 100.74300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shantou in?
It is in China.