Location & Surroundings
Rigan is a settlement in Qinghai, China, at 2,903 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tongren, 50 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Xining Caojiabao Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: 日干
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
35° 57' 3" N, 102° 8' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 2903 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 04:44
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rigan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rigan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 14.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 8.3 | 0.8 | 242 | 23 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 1.2 | 244 | 27 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.0 | 0.9 | 249 | 29 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 325 | 15 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 1.2 | 114 | 26 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 260.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 1.6 | 136 | 31 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.8 | 1.3 | 114 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 2.6 | 116 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 69 | 333.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.9 | 3.0 | 122 | 61 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 98 | 217.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.3 | 1.9 | 120 | 72 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.0 | 0.9 | 130 | 78 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 2.2 | 116 | 52 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 447.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 3.8 | 3.8 | 118 | 68 | 1,023.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 94 | 219.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rigan?
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 14.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Rigan today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Rigan?
Local time is 04:44. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Rigan?
Rigan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rigan?
DEM 2,903 m.
Where is Rigan located?
It is at 35.95081, 102.13811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rigan in?
It is in China.