Location & Surroundings
Along is a settlement in Yunnan, China, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gejiu, 94 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 2275 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Simao Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: 阿龙
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° 17' 56" N, 102° 14' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:05
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
阿龙
Weather in Along
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Along, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
24 %
Precip
3.97 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 | 17.3 | 1.0 | 155 | 92 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 135 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 0.8 | 93 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 23 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 142 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 1.83 / 2.16 | 75 | 570.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 1.9 | 183 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 1.82 / 3.97 | 5 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 1.4 | 171 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 152 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 81 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 154 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 1.66 / 1.85 | 62 | 339.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 1.8 | 173 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 6 | 295.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.4 | 166 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 122 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 82 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 93 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 1.49 / 1.50 | 93 | 393.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.6 | 1.8 | 177 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.64 / 2.14 | 8 | 195.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Along?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Along today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Along?
Local time is 05:05. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Along?
Along is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Along?
DEM 1,826 m.
Where is Along located?
It is at 23.29900, 102.24000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Along in?
It is in China.