Location & Surroundings
Caoyan is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 2,449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zangbawa, 20 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lintao, 29 km away.
Also known as: 槽眼
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
35° 2' 59" N, 103° 54' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 2449 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 22:42
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Caoyan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Caoyan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 15.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 15.8 | 1.4 | 22 | 66 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 1.2 | 68 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 85 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 0.6 | 20 | 78 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 1.5 | 103 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 40 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 4.2 | 81 | 46 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 448.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 2.5 | 84 | 47 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 183.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 1.6 | 80 | 50 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.6 | 0.8 | 179 | 52 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 2.6 | 39 | 43 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 447.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.2 | 1.7 | 93 | 61 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 263.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 0.5 | 84 | 66 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 1.4 | 199 | 66 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.0 | 2.2 | 28 | 41 | 1,020.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 517.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Caoyan?
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 15.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 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 Caoyan today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Caoyan?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Caoyan?
Caoyan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Caoyan?
DEM 2,449 m.
Where is Caoyan located?
It is at 35.04979, 103.90806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Caoyan in?
It is in China.