Location & Surroundings
Erku is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 2,713 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xichang, 48 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1815 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xichang Qingshan Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: 尔库
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
28° 9' 3" N, 102° 39' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 2713 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
尔库
Weather in Erku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 12.5 | 1.6 | 183 | 91 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 1.3 | 206 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 3.1 | 221 | 55 | 1,004.4 | 0.33 / 0.35 | 69 | 534.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 2.3 | 199 | 85 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 12 | 265.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 1.4 | 192 | 87 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 1.1 | 223 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 189 | 58 | 1,006.8 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 85 | 554.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 104 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.64 / 1.36 | 26 | 181.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.9 | 1.5 | 94 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 0.9 | 102 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 73 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 127 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.76 / 0.83 | 91 | 294.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.8 | 90 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 1.73 / 2.56 | 50 | 228.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.5 | 1.5 | 90 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erku?
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Erku today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Erku?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Erku?
Erku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Erku?
DEM 2,713 m.
Where is Erku located?
It is at 28.15080, 102.65600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erku in?
It is in China.