Location & Surroundings
Samdo is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 3,802 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qamdo, 56 km to the east. The national capital Beijing is about 2030 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Qamdo Bangda Airport, 88 km away.
Also known as: 桑多镇 · 桑多 · 热扎卡 · 色达公社 · Seda Gongshe · Sangduo
Overview
Samdo town is town in Riwoqê, Chamdo, Tibet, China — ZH 中国西藏自治区昌都市类乌齐县下辖的镇.
It is located in Riwoche County, People's Republic of China.
Also known as: Sangduo, Sado, Samdo
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Riwoche County
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 12' 51" N, 96° 35' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 3802 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,568 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:13
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 19:03
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Alternate Names
zh
桑多镇
zh
桑多
zh
热扎卡
zh
色达公社
bo
Samdo Zhen
Weather in Samdo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samdo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 7.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | -3.1 | 2.3 | 219 | 68 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.2 | 3.5 | 210 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 611.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.7 | 2.5 | 196 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.3 | 2.6 | 201 | 66 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -2.9 | 2.2 | 207 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 4.4 | 208 | 32 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 613.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 2.3 | 215 | 45 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 409.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.6 | 2.4 | 244 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -2.9 | 2.2 | 260 | 76 | 1,021.3 | 0.26 / 0.32 | 97 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.7 | 2.1 | 231 | 37 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 537.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.4 | 2.0 | 174 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 349.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.3 | 1.3 | 197 | 67 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -1.6 | 2.3 | 204 | 75 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samdo?
Now -3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 7.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Samdo today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 19:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Samdo?
Local time is 18:13. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Samdo?
Samdo is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Samdo?
DEM 3,802 m.
Where is Samdo located?
It is at 31.21430, 96.59940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samdo in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry