Location & Surroundings
Sancha is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 430 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zhangjiajie, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1320 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dayong Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: 三岔 · 三岔乡 · Sancha Xiang
Overview
Sancha is former township in Yongding, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China.
It is located in Yongding District, People's Republic of China.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Yongding District
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 3' 44" N, 110° 33' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 430 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,093 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:16
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
三岔
zh
三岔乡
Weather in Sancha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sancha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 16.2 | 1.1 | 82 | 90 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.2 | 82 | 86 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 118 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 365.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 99 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 0.7 | 89 | 86 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 94 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 129 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 103 | 81 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 195.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 0.5 | 71 | 94 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 54 | 83 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 0.9 | 140 | 61 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 518.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 90 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 70 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 77 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sancha?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 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 Sancha today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sancha?
Local time is 09:16. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Sancha?
Sancha is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Sancha?
DEM 430 m.
Where is Sancha located?
It is at 29.06222, 110.56444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sancha in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry