Location & Surroundings
Goraksep is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 5,158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lobuche, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenzing-Hillary Airport, 35 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
27° 59' 2" N, 86° 49' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 5158 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:08
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Goraksep
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goraksep, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.2 to 0.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Temperature
0.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,024.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.10 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 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 217 | 92 | 1,024.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.7 | 1.9 | 215 | 91 | 1,024.0 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 100 | 300.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.5 | 2.2 | 212 | 88 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 86 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | -3.2 | 1.1 | 205 | 92 | 1,026.6 | 0.35 / 0.60 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.3 | 3.0 | 204 | 96 | 1,024.4 | 1.50 / 2.10 | 100 | 375.7 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.6 | 1.8 | 199 | 95 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 93 | 269.3 | n/a |
| 36h | -2.6 | 2.0 | 214 | 91 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.9 | 0.8 | 237 | 90 | 1,024.1 | 0.11 / 0.20 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -0.1 | 2.5 | 215 | 86 | 1,022.2 | 0.32 / 0.51 | 96 | 415.2 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.2 | 2.4 | 218 | 96 | 1,021.0 | 0.48 / 0.99 | 91 | 335.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -2.1 | 1.8 | 232 | 82 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 73 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.8 | 1.2 | 217 | 88 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 0.4 | 2.9 | 215 | 83 | 1,020.0 | 0.29 / 0.34 | 100 | 416.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goraksep?
Now 0.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.2 to 0.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Goraksep today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Goraksep?
Local time is 22:08. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Goraksep?
Goraksep is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Goraksep?
DEM 5,158 m.
Where is Goraksep located?
It is at 27.98402, 86.83223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goraksep in?
It is in Nepal.