Location & Surroundings
Kawa is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 4,097 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luobuqiongzi, 33 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 2760 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shigatse Peace Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: 卡瓦
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
28° 52' 24" N, 89° 17' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 4097 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 20:04
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
卡瓦
Weather in Kawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
6.6 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 11.4 | 6.6 | 186 | 40 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 6.2 | 184 | 52 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 425.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.2 | 5.5 | 182 | 56 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 2.9 | 166 | 74 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 4.4 | 188 | 34 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.9 | 5.3 | 191 | 48 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 507.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 3.5 | 182 | 66 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.8 | 164 | 63 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 4.5 | 181 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 7.3 | 181 | 45 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 548.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.3 | 3.4 | 178 | 64 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.6 | 2.8 | 184 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.9 | 5.9 | 185 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 618.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawa?
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Kawa today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 20:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kawa?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kawa?
Kawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kawa?
DEM 4,097 m.
Where is Kawa located?
It is at 28.87340, 89.28350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawa in?
It is in China.