Location & Surroundings
Shantou is a settlement in Guangxi, China, at 302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laibin, 46 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1900 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Liuzhou Bailian Airport, 56 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
24° 1' 9" N, 108° 52' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 302 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 694 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:23
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 53 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 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
4.7 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 18.9 | 4.7 | 4 | 78 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 4.6 | 5 | 78 | 1,018.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 5.3 | 8 | 75 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 4.6 | 16 | 56 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 61.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 2.6 | 356 | 63 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 2.6 | 350 | 66 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 5.4 | 22 | 45 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 25 | 61 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 317.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 2.4 | 348 | 63 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 353 | 67 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 4.0 | 30 | 39 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 28 | 52 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 316.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 2.0 | 4 | 55 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shantou?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 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 Shantou today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shantou?
Local time is 08:23. 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 302 m.
Where is Shantou located?
It is at 24.01910, 108.88000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shantou in?
It is in China.