Location & Surroundings
Shimen is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hengyang, 36 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1455 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hengyang Bajialing Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 石门
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
27° 12' 8" N, 112° 42' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 110 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 224 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:32
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
石门
Weather in Shimen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.0 | 0.5 | 69 | 43 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 7 | 61 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 359 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 18 | 70 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 30.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 2.2 | 24 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 349 | 64 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 359 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 1 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 2.3 | 10 | 46 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 342 | 63 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 0 | 71 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 15 | 68 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 28.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.8 | 1.6 | 51 | 45 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 675.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimen?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Shimen today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shimen?
Local time is 20:32. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shimen?
Shimen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimen?
DEM 110 m.
Where is Shimen located?
It is at 27.20213, 112.71114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimen in?
It is in China.