Location & Surroundings
Ban La is a settlement in Houaphan, Laos, at 266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xam Nua, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Vientiane is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sam Neua Airport, 42 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° 39' 55" N, 104° 22' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 266 m
- Timezone Asia/Vientiane
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kip (LAK)
- Phone Prefix +856
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:07
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ban La
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ban La, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.2 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 | 16.4 | 0.5 | 147 | 97 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 0.1 | 142 | 91 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.5 | 84 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 699.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 90 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 289.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 0.2 | 75 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 0.4 | 67 | 91 | 1,016.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 54 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 1.28 / 1.35 | 100 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 62 | 100 | 1,017.0 | 1.84 / 3.20 | 100 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.0 | 0.3 | 126 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 114 | 98 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 102 | 57 | 1,015.1 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 77 | 573.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 110 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.21 / 0.64 | 61 | 245.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.3 | 0.5 | 151 | 99 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ban La?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 La today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Ban La?
Local time is 08:07. Time zone: Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Ban La?
Ban La is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ban La?
DEM 266 m.
Where is Ban La located?
It is at 20.66533, 104.36706 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ban La in?
It is in Laos.