Location & Surroundings
Gala is a fourth-order administrative division in Sichuan, China, at 2,987 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangding, 92 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 1770 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Garze Kangding Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: 呷拉乡 · 呷拉 · Gala Xiang
Overview
Gala is a fourth-level administrative division.
It is located in Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Sichuan
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 5' 54" N, 101° 0' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2987 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 15:19
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:10
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Alternate Names
zh
呷拉乡
zh
呷拉
Weather in Gala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 7.4 | 0.3 | 28 | 89 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 115 | 33 | 1,006.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 87 | 530.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.7 | 1.0 | 254 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.6 | 0.8 | 177 | 92 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.4 | 0.3 | 176 | 87 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 17 | 31 | 1,003.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 651.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 0.9 | 273 | 68 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 0.7 | 173 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.5 | 0.4 | 168 | 86 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 73 | 30 | 1,000.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 697.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 0.8 | 183 | 65 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 430.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 1.5 | 154 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.8 | 0.6 | 193 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 6.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gala?
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 Gala today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gala?
Local time is 15:19. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Gala?
Gala is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gala?
DEM 2,987 m.
Where is Gala located?
It is at 30.09843, 101.00590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gala in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry