Location & Surroundings
Shichang is a settlement in Guizhou, China, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cenxi, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1455 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tongren Fenghuang Airport, 38 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° 13' 24" N, 109° 17' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 788 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,012 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:00
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shichang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shichang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 140 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 23.7 | 2.3 | 99 | 85 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 87 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 97 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 97 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 140.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.6 | 56 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 95 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 72 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 1.08 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 75 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 96 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.42 | 69 | 120.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 70 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.38 / 0.81 | 100 | 148.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 3.3 | 72 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 3.69 / 4.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 4.0 | 58 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 11.17 / 15.67 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 63 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 4.83 / 20.50 | 100 | 26.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.1 | 1.5 | 68 | 96 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 13.52 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shichang?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 140 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 Shichang today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Shichang?
Local time is 05:00. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shichang?
Shichang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shichang?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Shichang located?
It is at 28.22333, 109.29694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shichang in?
It is in China.