Location & Surroundings
Ratang is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 4,236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luobuqiongzi, 62 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 2700 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shigatse Peace Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: 拉布区 · 热当 · 热当乡 · Redang Xiang · Labu Qu · Redang
Overview
Ratang Township is ZH 中国西藏自治区日喀则市南木林县下辖的乡.
It is located in Namling County, People's Republic of China.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Namling County
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 43' 5" N, 89° 22' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 4236 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,187 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:19
- Sunrise 08:16
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Alternate Names
zh
拉布区
zh
热当
zh
热当乡
Weather in Ratang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ratang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -6.1 to 2.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
-6.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | -6.1 | 1.8 | 166 | 64 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.5 | 3.2 | 209 | 25 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 505.9 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.5 | 1.6 | 196 | 25 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -3.2 | 1.8 | 172 | 33 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -5.9 | 1.2 | 143 | 48 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.0 | 4.9 | 201 | 21 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 503.8 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.5 | 1.5 | 252 | 25 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.2 | n/a |
| 42h | -3.6 | 1.9 | 164 | 36 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | -6.3 | 1.5 | 158 | 56 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.8 | 4.2 | 208 | 20 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 501.2 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.0 | 1.7 | 214 | 25 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 435.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -3.9 | 1.5 | 163 | 31 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -6.4 | 1.4 | 174 | 41 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ratang?
Now -6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -6.1 to 2.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Ratang today?
Sunrise around 08:16 and sunset around 19:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Ratang?
Local time is 18:19. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Ratang?
Ratang is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ratang?
DEM 4,236 m.
Where is Ratang located?
It is at 29.71810, 89.36830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ratang in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry