Location & Surroundings
Lapse is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lahan, 43 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rumjatar 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
27° 5' 57" N, 86° 23' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1132 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 11 h 23 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 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 17.5 | 2.1 | 24 | 82 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 2.3 | 24 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 210 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 465.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 248 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 1 | 445.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 2.0 | 20 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 2.3 | 21 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 213 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 0.7 | 235 | 84 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 451.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 2.1 | 27 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 2.4 | 23 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 207 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 279 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 2.3 | 26 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lapse?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 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 06:02 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Lapse?
Local time is 07:46. 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 1,132 m.
Where is Lapse located?
It is at 27.09905, 86.39238 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lapse in?
It is in Nepal.