Location & Surroundings
Huangcaoping is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 1,218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xichang, 92 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1900 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xichang Qingshan Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: 黄草坪
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
27° 8' 47" N, 102° 39' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1218 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 988 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
黄草坪
Weather in Huangcaoping
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Huangcaoping, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 10.4 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,025.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.0 | 0.4 | 29 | 97 | 1,025.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 0.2 | 286 | 92 | 1,023.6 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 45.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 0.6 | 18 | 93 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 0.8 | 307 | 91 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.7 | 0.7 | 314 | 89 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 173 | 63 | 1,017.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 38 | 559.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.8 | 0.6 | 318 | 90 | 1,018.6 | 0.38 / 1.16 | 4 | 338.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 0.9 | 346 | 92 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.7 | 0.5 | 334 | 91 | 1,020.0 | 0.33 / 0.48 | 73 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 177 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 1.31 / 1.79 | 16 | 586.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 0.6 | 13 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.06 / 1.85 | 6 | 359.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 0.8 | 28 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 0.4 | 77 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.37 / 1.17 | 34 | 5.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Huangcaoping?
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 10.4 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 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 Huangcaoping today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Huangcaoping?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Huangcaoping?
Huangcaoping is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Huangcaoping?
DEM 1,218 m.
Where is Huangcaoping located?
It is at 27.14640, 102.66000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Huangcaoping in?
It is in China.