Location & Surroundings
Shapingtou is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yueyang, 78 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1245 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yueyang Sanhe Airport, 60 km away.
Also known as: 砂平头
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
28° 55' 26" N, 113° 42' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 203 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 368 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:37
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
砂平头
Weather in Shapingtou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shapingtou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 178 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.1 | 309 | 94 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 305 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 177.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 9 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 8 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.6 | 66 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 302 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 95 | 444.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 12 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 66 | 130.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 2.3 | 6 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.09 / 0.18 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 2.9 | 11 | 92 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 2.5 | 6 | 88 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 19 | 89 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 315 | 97 | 1,019.5 | 7.52 / 7.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.7 | 0.7 | 344 | 97 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 2.93 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shapingtou?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 178 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 Shapingtou today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Shapingtou?
Local time is 17:37. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shapingtou?
Shapingtou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shapingtou?
DEM 203 m.
Where is Shapingtou located?
It is at 28.92376, 113.70819 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shapingtou in?
It is in China.