Location & Surroundings
Shimen is a settlement in Fujian, China, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zhangzhou, 23 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1735 km to the north. The nearest airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 61 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
24° 18' 57" N, 117° 34' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:05
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 50 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 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 20.4 | 2.5 | 39 | 78 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 69 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 749.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 77 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 354 | 79 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.9 | 345 | 76 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 64 | 58 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 740.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 79 | 84 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 229.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 321 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.5 | 353 | 80 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 55 | 56 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 752.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 80 | 85 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 317 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 1.8 | 322 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.5 | 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 Shimen?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 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 06:02 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Shimen?
Local time is 16:05. 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 118 m.
Where is Shimen located?
It is at 24.31587, 117.58156 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimen in?
It is in China.