Location & Surroundings
Xihu is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beigang, 3 km to the south. The national capital Taipei is about 205 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chiayi Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: 西湖 · Ch’i-hu · Sihu · Hsi-hu
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° 35' 55" N, 120° 18' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 592 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 5 min
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 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 27.3 | 2.4 | 218 | 64 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 2.4 | 197 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 4.7 | 255 | 52 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 802.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 3.0 | 228 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 240.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 3.3 | 204 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 3.3 | 207 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 5.2 | 253 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 793.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 3.2 | 229 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 238.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 2.8 | 221 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 197 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 5.0 | 253 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 795.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 2.8 | 234 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 235.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 2.2 | 214 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xihu?
Now 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 05:47 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Xihu?
Local time is 07:46. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xihu?
Xihu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xihu?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Xihu located?
It is at 23.59855, 120.30285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xihu in?
It is in Taiwan.