Location & Surroundings
Simen is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 1,711 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jinchang, 17 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1240 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 寺门
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
38° 21' 23" N, 102° 8' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1711 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:47
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
寺门
Weather in Simen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,027.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.0 | 1.4 | 249 | 58 | 1,027.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 5.4 | 329 | 28 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 2.0 | 77 | 31 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 259.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 1.6 | 201 | 37 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 1.8 | 226 | 41 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 4.1 | 90 | 24 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 2.1 | 71 | 30 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 262.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 2.7 | 305 | 36 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.6 | 3.5 | 292 | 38 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 7.5 | 328 | 23 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 2.7 | 354 | 31 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 212.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 1.5 | 135 | 37 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.7 | 0.8 | 246 | 39 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simen?
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 Simen today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Simen?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Simen?
Simen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simen?
DEM 1,711 m.
Where is Simen located?
It is at 38.35650, 102.14200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simen in?
It is in China.