Location & Surroundings
Lapse is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,882 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 235 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 52 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' 43" N, 87° 30' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1882 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 403 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:52
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Lapse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lapse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.9 | 182 | 65 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.3 | 48 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 37 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 2.5 | 27 | 79 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 2.5 | 25 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.3 | 164 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 477.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 128 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 7.07 / 7.11 | 20 | 482.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 2.7 | 20 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 2.89 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 2.6 | 22 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 0.4 | 270 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 1.36 / 2.73 | 47 | 332.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 353 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 1.94 / 4.67 | 7 | 450.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 2.9 | 26 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 3.1 | 25 | 74 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 183 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 503.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lapse?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 Lapse today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Lapse?
Local time is 21:52. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lapse?
Lapse is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lapse?
DEM 1,882 m.
Where is Lapse located?
It is at 26.89531, 87.51483 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lapse in?
It is in Nepal.