Location & Surroundings
Zhichang is a settlement in Guizhou, China, at 1,540 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bijie, 74 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 1705 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bijie, 56 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
27° 12' 23" N, 106° 1' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1540 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zhichang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zhichang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 41 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.43 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 | 15.8 | 2.0 | 56 | 99 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 36 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 2.39 / 2.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 4 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 5.26 / 7.65 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 2.1 | 5 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 2.42 | 100 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 1.5 | 346 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 99 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 1.3 | 353 | 96 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 1.0 | 353 | 95 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 28 | 97 | 1,019.4 | 2.83 / 3.89 | 100 | 17.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.3 | 2.1 | 25 | 96 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 3.45 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 1.9 | 61 | 94 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.9 | 1.6 | 24 | 92 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 19 | 80 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.7 | 1.3 | 13 | 80 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 36.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zhichang?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 41 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zhichang today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Zhichang?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Zhichang?
Zhichang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zhichang?
DEM 1,540 m.
Where is Zhichang located?
It is at 27.20639, 106.03222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zhichang in?
It is in China.