Location & Surroundings
Zelong is a settlement in Sichuan, China, at 2,907 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niba, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1350 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Gannan Xiahe Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: 则隆
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° 12' 51" N, 102° 57' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 2907 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,216 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:27
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Alternate Names
zh
则隆
Weather in Zelong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zelong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 12.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 12.7 | 2.2 | 236 | 34 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 2.8 | 15 | 63 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 214.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.2 | 1.1 | 138 | 89 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.8 | 1.4 | 163 | 89 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 1.8 | 200 | 30 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 531.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 1.5 | 134 | 55 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 277.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.4 | 0.6 | 159 | 82 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.9 | 0.5 | 232 | 70 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 2.1 | 155 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 543.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.9 | 139 | 78 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 267.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.9 | 1.2 | 169 | 89 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.9 | 1.5 | 225 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.1 | 3.3 | 229 | 44 | 1,003.1 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 81 | 440.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zelong?
Now 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 12.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 Zelong today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Zelong?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Zelong?
Zelong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zelong?
DEM 2,907 m.
Where is Zelong located?
It is at 34.21429, 102.95321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zelong in?
It is in China.