Location & Surroundings
Bancan is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jishou, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xiangxi Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 板参
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
28° 9' 40" N, 109° 37' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:35
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
板参
Weather in Bancan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bancan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 1.1 | 354 | 89 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 0.9 | 18 | 90 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 0.7 | 43 | 91 | 1,022.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 93 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 45 | 77 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 216.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.4 | 8 | 88 | 1,023.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 75 | 113.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 2.8 | 45 | 90 | 1,024.6 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 4.1 | 52 | 88 | 1,028.3 | 0.53 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 3.5 | 51 | 88 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.6 | 3.0 | 47 | 76 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 1.6 | 51 | 71 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 0.9 | 34 | 72 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 51 | 65 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 336.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 1.4 | 34 | 84 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 183.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bancan?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 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 Bancan today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Bancan?
Local time is 02:35. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bancan?
Bancan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bancan?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Bancan located?
It is at 28.16109, 109.62588 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bancan in?
It is in China.