Location & Surroundings
Zhuka is a settlement in Tibet, China, at 2,904 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qamdo, about 155 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1995 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Qamdo Bangda Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: 竹卡
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
29° 58' 42" N, 98° 3' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2904 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
竹卡
Weather in Zhuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zhuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 6.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,027.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | -0.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 96 | 1,027.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.2 | 1.4 | 345 | 85 | 1,028.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 73 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.5 | 0.6 | 84 | 52 | 1,019.8 | 0.64 / 1.09 | 70 | 614.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.7 | 1.5 | 141 | 69 | 1,020.7 | 0.29 / 1.38 | 3 | 347.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.2 | 1.0 | 181 | 73 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.3 | 1.3 | 163 | 79 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 2.9 | 144 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 75 | 653.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 1.8 | 195 | 56 | 1,014.4 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 45 | 367.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 0.6 | 1.6 | 198 | 76 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.2 | 1.0 | 164 | 80 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 1.7 | 139 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 75 | 621.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.1 | 1.1 | 143 | 61 | 1,015.5 | 0.38 / 0.67 | 12 | 322.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.8 | 0.9 | 113 | 80 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zhuka?
Now -0.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 6.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Zhuka today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Zhuka?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Zhuka?
Zhuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zhuka?
DEM 2,904 m.
Where is Zhuka located?
It is at 29.97837, 98.05594 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zhuka in?
It is in China.