Location & Surroundings
Gancha is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 1,922 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dingxi, 87 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1055 km to the east. The nearest airport is Guyuan Liupanshan Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: 甘岔
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
36° 4' 6" N, 105° 21' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1922 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:08
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
甘岔
Weather in Gancha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gancha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 0.7 | 170 | 39 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.7 | 158 | 44 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 2.2 | 133 | 51 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 4.6 | 183 | 28 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 533.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 4.8 | 141 | 39 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 5.4 | 141 | 65 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 6.0 | 148 | 80 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 8.7 | 165 | 49 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 6.5 | 158 | 66 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 3.6 | 138 | 83 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.5 | 118 | 85 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 127 | 40 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 493.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.1 | 0.9 | 122 | 55 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 241.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gancha?
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 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 Gancha today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Gancha?
Local time is 05:08. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Gancha?
Gancha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gancha?
DEM 1,922 m.
Where is Gancha located?
It is at 36.06830, 105.36400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gancha in?
It is in China.