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Lu'an

ZH 六安

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Location & Surroundings

Lu’an is a city in Anhui, China with 1,644,344 inhabitants, at 81 m elevation. The national capital Beijing is about 910 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, 51 km away.

Also known as: 六安 · 六安市 · Луань · Liu-an-hsien · Lu’an Shi · Liu-an

Overview

Lu'an is prefecture-level city in Anhui, China — ZH 中国安徽省的地级市.

It is located in Anhui, People's Republic of China.

The population is about 4,393,699 (2020).

It covers about 15,451 square kilometre.

Also known as: Liuan

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Image Pihe River Waterway from train for Shanghai-Hongqiao Station.jpg

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Locator map Location of Lu'an Prefecture within Anhui (China).png

Basic Data

  • Country People's Republic of China
  • Located in Anhui
  • Area 15,451 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 44' 8" N, 116° 31' 1" E
  • Elevation DEM: 81 m
  • Timezone Asia/Shanghai
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,644,344
  • Pop. Density 2,244 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
  • Phone Prefix +86

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Alternate Names

zh
六安
zh
六安市
ru
Луань
Lu’an
Liu-an-hsien
Lu’an Shi
Liu-an
Liuanchow

Weather in Lu'an

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lu'an, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.

Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,035.2 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 5.6 1.7 249 67 1,035.2 - / 0.00 69 0.0 n/a
6h 6.2 1.6 187 63 1,034.4 0.00 / 0.00 58 17.0 n/a
12h 12.6 1.6 125 36 1,029.6 0.00 / 0.00 74 504.5 n/a
18h 9.1 2.8 132 57 1,028.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 123.8 n/a
Tomorrow 8.0 2.1 136 67 1,027.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 8.2 2.3 137 65 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 12.4 n/a
36h 14.3 1.7 130 39 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 374.2 n/a
42h 11.6 1.7 135 59 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 95 90.7 n/a
Wednesday 11.9 0.1 337 60 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 11.7 2.2 197 72 1,025.4 0.01 / 0.01 100 1.3 n/a
60h 12.9 1.6 159 67 1,023.3 0.13 / 0.14 100 103.5 n/a
66h 11.1 0.7 44 86 1,024.5 0.80 / 0.94 100 9.5 n/a
Thursday 11.1 1.1 133 91 1,022.9 0.21 / 1.16 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lu'an?
Now 5.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 Lu'an today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Lu'an?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Lu'an?
Lu'an is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lu'an?
Population about 1,644,344.
What is the elevation of Lu'an?
DEM 81 m.
Where is Lu'an located?
It is at 31.73561, 116.51688 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lu'an in?
It is in China.

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Last updated 2021-10-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1802206

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