Location & Surroundings
Xihu is a settlement in Guangdong, China, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shantou, less than 2 km away. The national capital Beijing is about 1840 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 西湖
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
23° 20' 26" N, 116° 40' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,646 p/km²
- Built-up 17.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
西湖
Weather in Xihu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Xihu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 23.0 | 3.1 | 9 | 82 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.3 | 347 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 70 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 3.3 | 9 | 75 | 1,016.5 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 99 | 285.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 32 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 3.4 | 34 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 5.4 | 50 | 72 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 6.5 | 70 | 59 | 1,018.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 28 | 667.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 7.2 | 73 | 62 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 207.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 5.8 | 54 | 68 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 3.5 | 16 | 63 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 48.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 5.8 | 64 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 754.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 6.3 | 69 | 68 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 242.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 4.9 | 48 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xihu?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 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 Xihu today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Xihu?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xihu?
Xihu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xihu?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Xihu located?
It is at 23.34069, 116.66995 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xihu in?
It is in China.