Location & Surroundings
Shan is a settlement in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, at 81 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyaukse, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Nay Pyi Taw is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mandalay International Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Shanywa
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
21° 41' 23" N, 96° 1' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 81 m
- Timezone Asia/Yangon
- Time Shift GMT 6.5 (DST 6.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 739 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kyat (MMK)
- Phone Prefix +95
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:26
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
my
Shanywa
Weather in Shan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 444 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.0 | 75 | 81 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 126 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 82 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 0.3 | 27 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 444.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.3 | 77 | 65 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 337.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 135 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 63 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 1.7 | 350 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 377.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 1.3 | 348 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 343 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 3.7 | 337 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 4.8 | 358 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 73 | 191.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 2.8 | 332 | 74 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 259.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shan?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 444 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 Shan today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Shan?
Local time is 01:26. Time zone: Asia/Yangon (UTC+06:30).
What type of place is Shan?
Shan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shan?
DEM 81 m.
Where is Shan located?
It is at 21.68969, 96.02325 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shan in?
It is in Myanmar.