Location & Surroundings
Lapha is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 26 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bhojpur Airport, 28 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° 53' 57" N, 87° 1' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lapha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lapha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 18.6 | 0.9 | 338 | 91 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.4 | 2 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 207 | 66 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 426.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 271 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 5 | 311.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.9 | 355 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 13 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 195 | 64 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.8 | 289 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 364.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.8 | 1.6 | 1 | 85 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 12 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 186 | 64 | 1,016.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 45 | 398.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 300 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.10 / 0.13 | 15 | 316.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.8 | 2.0 | 2 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lapha?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 426 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 Lapha today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Lapha?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lapha?
Lapha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lapha?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Lapha located?
It is at 26.89923, 87.03114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lapha in?
It is in Nepal.