Location & Surroundings
Kaitangding is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 3,703 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daocheng, about 165 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 1990 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dao Cheng Yading Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: 凯唐顶
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
29° 28' 20" N, 98° 38' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 3703 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 254 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:43
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
凯唐顶
Weather in Kaitangding
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaitangding, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 7.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
3.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.94 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 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 150 | 78 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.0 | 2.6 | 166 | 93 | 1,023.8 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 55 | 339.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.2 | 0.5 | 230 | 94 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.5 | 0.3 | 220 | 94 | 1,027.6 | 0.78 / 1.02 | 84 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.1 | 2.3 | 190 | 59 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 66 | 510.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 1.3 | 137 | 72 | 1,021.1 | 0.05 / 0.99 | 6 | 411.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.2 | 1.8 | 154 | 85 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.0 | 1.5 | 150 | 89 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.0 | 3.8 | 171 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 97 | 579.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.3 | 2.3 | 150 | 71 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 24 | 316.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.5 | 2.6 | 163 | 92 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.8 | 1.7 | 157 | 88 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.0 | 2.7 | 170 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 657.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaitangding?
Now 3.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 7.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaitangding today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kaitangding?
Local time is 21:43. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kaitangding?
Kaitangding is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaitangding?
DEM 3,703 m.
Where is Kaitangding located?
It is at 29.47216, 98.64608 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaitangding in?
It is in China.