Location & Surroundings
Ban Kang is a settlement in Houaphan, Laos, at 217 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xam Nua, 44 km to the west. The national capital Vientiane is about 345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sam Neua Airport, 41 km away.
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
20° 33' 7" N, 104° 26' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 217 m
- Timezone Asia/Vientiane
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 891 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kip (LAK)
- Phone Prefix +856
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:23
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ban Kang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ban Kang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 27.3 | 1.5 | 82 | 66 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 118 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 4.44 / 4.44 | 25 | 325.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 169 | 100 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 160 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 5.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.2 | 107 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 579.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 130 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 15 | 267.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 149 | 100 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.2 | 151 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 13.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.2 | 1.6 | 96 | 50 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 123 | 95 | 1,010.2 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 3 | 237.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 140 | 100 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 142 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.15 | 84 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.1 | 1.4 | 92 | 63 | 1,007.1 | 0.30 / 0.44 | 26 | 538.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ban Kang?
Now 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Ban Kang today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ban Kang?
Local time is 23:23. Time zone: Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Ban Kang?
Ban Kang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ban Kang?
DEM 217 m.
Where is Ban Kang located?
It is at 20.55203, 104.43836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ban Kang in?
It is in Laos.