Location & Surroundings
Buran is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 3,643 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maqin County, about 265 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1745 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Garze Gesar Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 布然
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
32° 10' 15" N, 99° 28' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 3643 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 10:29
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
布然
Weather in Buran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.9 to 7.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.28 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 | -2.8 | 1.8 | 211 | 97 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -3.9 | 0.8 | 116 | 93 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.6 | 4.6 | 225 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 70 | 547.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 3.1 | 324 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.06 / 0.34 | 83 | 327.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.9 | 1.0 | 334 | 60 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.8 | 0.4 | 117 | 60 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.8 | 2.3 | 255 | 37 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 560.9 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.1 | 3.0 | 351 | 87 | 1,021.9 | 0.80 / 0.83 | 94 | 243.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -2.4 | 1.7 | 154 | 94 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.8 | 1.7 | 142 | 91 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 5.4 | 235 | 26 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 607.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.6 | 2.4 | 207 | 40 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 358.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -0.5 | 1.6 | 200 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buran?
Now -2.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.9 to 7.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buran today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Buran?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Buran?
Buran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buran?
DEM 3,643 m.
Where is Buran located?
It is at 32.17080, 99.46850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buran in?
It is in China.