Location & Surroundings
Gorakh is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mirik, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 51' 56" N, 88° 8' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1481 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Gorakh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorakh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 13.3 | 2.4 | 351 | 76 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 2.3 | 354 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.5 | 179 | 49 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 420.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.7 | 336 | 74 | 1,016.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 338.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 2.1 | 352 | 74 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 2.0 | 357 | 75 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 166 | 52 | 1,017.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 405.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 334 | 75 | 1,016.4 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 30 | 272.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 2.0 | 347 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 2.1 | 352 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.5 | 173 | 52 | 1,016.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 21 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.4 | 339 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.24 / 0.31 | 15 | 318.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.6 | 2.1 | 351 | 78 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorakh?
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 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 Gorakh today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Gorakh?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Gorakh?
Gorakh is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gorakh?
DEM 1,481 m.
Where is Gorakh located?
It is at 26.86552, 88.13766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorakh in?
It is in Nepal.