Location & Surroundings
Ela is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 3,310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qihama, about 180 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1640 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Garze Gesar Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: 峨拉
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
31° 59' 31" N, 100° 57' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 3310 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 01:31
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
峨拉
Weather in Ela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 6.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 1 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.66 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 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 61 | 84 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 1.5 | 13 | 93 | 1,019.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 0.9 | 43 | 96 | 1,020.4 | 0.59 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ela?
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 6.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 1 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ela today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Ela?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Ela?
Ela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ela?
DEM 3,310 m.
Where is Ela located?
It is at 31.99190, 100.96500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ela in?
It is in China.