Location & Surroundings
Tanshan is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 2,723 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Awu, 21 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1240 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lintao, 97 km away.
Also known as: 炭山
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
34° 28' 14" N, 104° 7' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2723 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:37
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tanshan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanshan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,025.9 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 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 106 | 74 | 1,025.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.3 | 0.6 | 90 | 78 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.7 | 1.1 | 75 | 70 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 1.0 | 144 | 43 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 473.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.6 | 2.0 | 137 | 65 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 196.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.6 | 1.0 | 224 | 83 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 1.4 | 258 | 75 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 252 | 23 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 654.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.6 | 1.9 | 140 | 58 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 342.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.0 | 1.2 | 200 | 79 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.4 | 1.4 | 212 | 76 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 2.5 | 157 | 34 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 640.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.1 | 2.4 | 154 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 286.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanshan?
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 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 Tanshan today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Tanshan?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Tanshan?
Tanshan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tanshan?
DEM 2,723 m.
Where is Tanshan located?
It is at 34.47045, 104.12854 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanshan in?
It is in China.