Location & Surroundings
Ba La is a pass in Tibet, China, at 4,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rikaze, about 120 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 2885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: 巴拉
Overview
Ba La is mountain pass in Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
It is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Tibet Autonomous Region
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 30' 0" N, 88° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 4253 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:06
- Sunrise 08:06
- Sunset 19:41
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other pass nearby
Alternate Names
zh
巴拉
Weather in Ba La
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ba La, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -2.3 to 4.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | -2.3 | 0.5 | 118 | 61 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 1.4 | 218 | 20 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 569.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.8 | 3.2 | 226 | 29 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 541.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.8 | 0.9 | 177 | 53 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -2.1 | 1.0 | 220 | 56 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.5 | 1.0 | 205 | 22 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 564.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.0 | 3.4 | 221 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 522.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.4 | 1.6 | 231 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -2.0 | 0.2 | 125 | 69 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 1.5 | 220 | 31 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 538.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.6 | 3.8 | 225 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 513.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.3 | 1.1 | 190 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -1.2 | 0.9 | 109 | 71 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ba La?
Now -2.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -2.3 to 4.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Ba La today?
Sunrise around 08:06 and sunset around 19:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Ba La?
Local time is 15:06. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Ba La?
Ba La is a pass.
What is the elevation of Ba La?
DEM 4,253 m.
Where is Ba La located?
It is at 28.50000, 88.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ba La in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry