Location & Surroundings
Nichang is a grazing area in Tibet, China, at 4,965 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Damxung, 99 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 2575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shigatse Peace Airport, about 180 km away.
Also known as: 尼昌
Basic Data
- Type grazing area (GRAZ)
- an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 49' 16" N, 90° 9' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 4965 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 12:49
- Sunrise 07:51
- Sunset 19:46
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
尼昌
Weather in Nichang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nichang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 12.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
4.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 237 | 44 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.5 | 1.7 | 225 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 5.1 | 217 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 5.1 | 228 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 517.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.0 | 2.1 | 235 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.4 | 1.9 | 247 | 51 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 3.6 | 229 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 606.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 1.9 | 269 | 42 | 1,011.7 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 95 | 356.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 2.6 | 1.3 | 172 | 67 | 1,018.4 | 0.29 / 0.45 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.2 | 1.7 | 330 | 61 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 2.2 | 282 | 32 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 100 | 517.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.3 | 1.5 | 67 | 61 | 1,015.5 | 0.69 / 0.73 | 56 | 426.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.5 | 1.7 | 217 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.46 / 1.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nichang?
Now 4.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 12.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Nichang today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 19:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Nichang?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Nichang?
Nichang is a grazing area.
What is the elevation of Nichang?
DEM 4,965 m.
Where is Nichang located?
It is at 30.82114, 90.15513 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nichang in?
It is in China.