Location & Surroundings
Xitan is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 1,679 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wuwei, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1190 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: 西滩
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
37° 43' 24" N, 102° 55' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1679 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 10 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
西滩
Weather in Xitan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Xitan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 9.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 W/m2.
Temperature
2.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 34 | 41 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 1.7 | 36 | 27 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 134 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.7 | 0.7 | 68 | 51 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 3.0 | 281 | 59 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 5.6 | 335 | 44 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 276.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 4.6 | 318 | 37 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.7 | 2.4 | 235 | 55 | 1,025.3 | 0.45 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -1.1 | 2.1 | 260 | 90 | 1,028.3 | 0.36 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.5 | 1.4 | 16 | 45 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.6 | 2.3 | 130 | 56 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.9 | 1.3 | 102 | 59 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.1 | 1.2 | 185 | 63 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xitan?
Now 2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 9.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 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 Xitan today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Xitan?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Xitan?
Xitan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xitan?
DEM 1,679 m.
Where is Xitan located?
It is at 37.72330, 102.92500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xitan in?
It is in China.