Location & Surroundings
Pingzhang is a settlement in Yunnan, China, at 1,502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lincang, 39 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 2320 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lincang Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 平掌
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
24° 13' 30" N, 100° 2' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1502 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:53
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
平掌
Weather in Pingzhang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pingzhang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 12.6 | 1.2 | 216 | 97 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.3 | 0.8 | 241 | 97 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 227 | 51 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 0.9 | 230 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 367.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 1.3 | 211 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 1.1 | 217 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 247 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 53 | 621.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.3 | 214 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.08 / 0.36 | 100 | 314.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.5 | 0.8 | 213 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 0.4 | 231 | 95 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 256 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 15 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 204 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.49 / 1.68 | 32 | 359.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 0.9 | 206 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pingzhang?
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Pingzhang today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Pingzhang?
Local time is 08:53. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Pingzhang?
Pingzhang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pingzhang?
DEM 1,502 m.
Where is Pingzhang located?
It is at 24.22500, 100.04000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pingzhang in?
It is in China.