Location & Surroundings
Makan is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ya'an, 43 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1665 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leshan Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: 马坎
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° 36' 24" N, 103° 4' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:34
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
马坎
Weather in Makan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 12.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 22 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.05 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 | 12.8 | 0.9 | 64 | 96 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 0.7 | 46 | 96 | 1,018.8 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 0.8 | 29 | 98 | 1,021.8 | 0.15 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 1.2 | 38 | 98 | 1,022.1 | 0.61 / 1.33 | 100 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 1.2 | 77 | 97 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 54 | 98 | 1,026.5 | 0.48 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 0.8 | 55 | 96 | 1,028.6 | 0.11 / 1.64 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 0.8 | 91 | 89 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.7 | 0.7 | 86 | 93 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 0.5 | 79 | 92 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 0.5 | 74 | 93 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 1.6 | 60 | 81 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 171.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.8 | 0.9 | 47 | 93 | 1,020.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 85.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makan?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 12.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 22 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makan today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Makan?
Local time is 05:34. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Makan?
Makan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makan?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Makan located?
It is at 29.60653, 103.07960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makan in?
It is in China.