Location & Surroundings
Sanchahe is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 2,299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xichang, 37 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 1840 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Xichang Qingshan Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 三岔河
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
27° 51' 21" N, 102° 38' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 2299 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,651 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:30
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
三岔河
Weather in Sanchahe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanchahe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 12.9 | 2.1 | 188 | 95 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 3.5 | 200 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 52 | 557.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.6 | 2.2 | 174 | 92 | 1,016.8 | 0.66 / 1.39 | 54 | 334.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.5 | 170 | 96 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.3 | 189 | 95 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 65 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 2.7 | 191 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 3.31 / 3.35 | 73 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 1.8 | 97 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 4.52 / 7.87 | 98 | 293.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 1.1 | 91 | 99 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.8 | 0.8 | 126 | 99 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 98 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.1 | 67 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.97 / 2.63 | 86 | 128.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 1.8 | 62 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 1.13 / 3.76 | 99 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 1.5 | 56 | 99 | 1,016.9 | 0.20 / 3.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.0 | 1.3 | 60 | 98 | 1,018.3 | 6.32 / 10.28 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanchahe?
Now 12.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 Sanchahe today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Sanchahe?
Local time is 19:30. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Sanchahe?
Sanchahe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanchahe?
DEM 2,299 m.
Where is Sanchahe located?
It is at 27.85582, 102.63741 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanchahe in?
It is in China.