Location & Surroundings
Galan is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 3,051 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangding, about 185 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1580 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hongyuan Airport, 99 km away.
Also known as: 尕兰
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° 39' 46" N, 102° 5' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 3051 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:55
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Alternate Names
zh
尕兰
Weather in Galan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 197 | 42 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 1.3 | 147 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.9 | 1.9 | 160 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.9 | 1.4 | 174 | 88 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 1.2 | 222 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 555.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.0 | 0.6 | 142 | 47 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 294.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.9 | 0.3 | 74 | 59 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.8 | 0.5 | 68 | 74 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.5 | 0.9 | 266 | 34 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 574.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.4 | 0.8 | 106 | 61 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 285.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.0 | 1.7 | 157 | 95 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.3 | 1.1 | 168 | 89 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 1.5 | 211 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 532.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galan?
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 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 Galan today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Galan?
Local time is 21:55. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Galan?
Galan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galan?
DEM 3,051 m.
Where is Galan located?
It is at 31.66280, 102.08800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galan in?
It is in China.