Location & Surroundings
Beichuan is a settlement in Henan, China, at 752 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yima, 86 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 785 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Luoyang Beijiao Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: 北川
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
34° 1' 30" N, 111° 31' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 752 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 16:53
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
北川
Weather in Beichuan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Beichuan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 14.5 | 1.4 | 27 | 99 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 1.0 | 27 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 5.64 / 5.64 | 100 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 0.7 | 97 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 97 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 1.2 | 276 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 0.1 | 22 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 103 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 416.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 0.7 | 206 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.44 | 100 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 260 | 96 | 1,010.0 | 0.22 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 1.1 | 290 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 59 | 76 | 1,008.3 | 3.34 / 3.91 | 100 | 436.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.2 | 190 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 3.74 / 7.65 | 100 | 65.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 0.4 | 151 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.3 | 1.1 | 176 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Beichuan?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 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 Beichuan today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Beichuan?
Local time is 16:53. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Beichuan?
Beichuan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Beichuan?
DEM 752 m.
Where is Beichuan located?
It is at 34.02502, 111.51784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Beichuan in?
It is in China.