Location & Surroundings
Caotan is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 1,876 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanguan, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tianshui Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 草滩
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° 21' 6" N, 105° 36' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1876 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,122 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:15
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
草滩
Weather in Caotan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Caotan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 9.9 | 1.8 | 173 | 91 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 0.7 | 218 | 87 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.8 | 112 | 48 | 1,016.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 9 | 370.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 153 | 69 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 0.8 | 101 | 78 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.0 | 2.7 | 335 | 74 | 1,023.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 5.8 | 344 | 39 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.1 | 1.3 | 256 | 70 | 1,027.8 | 0.18 / 0.20 | 96 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 0.5 | 254 | 72 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 0.3 | 284 | 70 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 2.0 | 145 | 35 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 577.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 2.5 | 166 | 55 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 293.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.9 | 3.3 | 153 | 71 | 1,018.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Caotan?
Now 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 Caotan today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Caotan?
Local time is 08:15. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Caotan?
Caotan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Caotan?
DEM 1,876 m.
Where is Caotan located?
It is at 34.35170, 105.60300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Caotan in?
It is in China.