Location & Surroundings
Xichang is a settlement in Shanxi, China, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Linfen, 44 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Linfen Qiaoli Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: 西常
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
35° 41' 48" N, 111° 32' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 502 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,802 p/km²
- Built-up 17.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
西常
Weather in Xichang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Xichang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 22.1 | 2.5 | 189 | 59 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 143 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 124 | 66 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 253 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 489.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.4 | 155 | 55 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 188.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 129 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 89 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 154 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 153.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 0.4 | 139 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 100 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 1 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 2.84 / 3.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 16 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 338 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 442.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 0.9 | 60 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 186.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xichang?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Xichang today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Xichang?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xichang?
Xichang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xichang?
DEM 502 m.
Where is Xichang located?
It is at 35.69663, 111.54566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xichang in?
It is in China.