Location & Surroundings
Xichang is a settlement in Jiangxi, China, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changleng, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1235 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nanchang Changbei International Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: 西昌
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
28° 48' 17" N, 115° 44' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:17
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Xichang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Xichang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.8 | 13 | 53 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 354 | 58 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.8 | 26 | 61 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.1 | 41 | 36 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 713.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.2 | 341 | 50 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 235.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.4 | 3 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 1.4 | 30 | 66 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 60 | 44 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.3 | 1.0 | 26 | 59 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 224.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 7 | 62 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 22 | 62 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 23 | 44 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 684.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 30 | 62 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 220.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xichang?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Xichang today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Xichang?
Local time is 06:17. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xichang?
Xichang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xichang?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Xichang located?
It is at 28.80481, 115.73758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xichang in?
It is in China.