Location & Surroundings
Laka is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 2,412 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Putao, about 180 km to the southwest. The national capital Beijing is about 2070 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Putao Airport, about 180 km away.
Also known as: 拉卡 · Lakêb
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° 45' 15" N, 98° 16' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 2412 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:42
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Alternate Names
zh
拉卡
bo
Lakêb
Weather in Laka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 13.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
4.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 213 | 58 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.4 | 1.1 | 233 | 86 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.2 | 1.1 | 242 | 75 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 2.6 | 150 | 22 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 660.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 2.2 | 231 | 57 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.7 | 1.1 | 237 | 83 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.6 | 0.7 | 232 | 72 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 3.3 | 128 | 29 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 653.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.5 | 2.8 | 219 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.7 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.5 | 1.3 | 220 | 87 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.7 | 1.1 | 193 | 76 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 3.4 | 155 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 650.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.9 | 2.8 | 213 | 72 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 395.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laka?
Now 4.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.2 to 13.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Laka today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Laka?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Laka?
Laka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laka?
DEM 2,412 m.
Where is Laka located?
It is at 28.75426, 98.27781 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laka in?
It is in China.