Location & Surroundings
Lau is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,911 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 57 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 67 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
28° 32' 20" N, 84° 50' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 2911 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:10
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -6.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -9.7 to -1.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
-6.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,028.3 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
1.29 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 | -6.4 | 0.9 | 310 | 86 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -8.3 | 2.3 | 344 | 79 | 1,032.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -9.7 | 3.0 | 353 | 70 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.6 | 2.5 | 191 | 42 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 449.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -7.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 91 | 1,029.0 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 17 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -9.7 | 2.6 | 345 | 71 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -11.1 | 3.1 | 348 | 58 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.8 | 2.4 | 192 | 36 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 452.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -7.3 | 1.1 | 293 | 94 | 1,025.1 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 85 | 427.5 | n/a |
| 54h | -9.5 | 2.2 | 350 | 78 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -11.1 | 2.7 | 352 | 69 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -3.9 | 2.4 | 184 | 43 | 1,021.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 62 | 440.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -8.2 | 1.1 | 334 | 87 | 1,022.3 | 1.30 / 1.34 | 26 | 400.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lau?
Now -6.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -9.7 to -1.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lau today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Lau?
Local time is 02:10. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lau?
Lau is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lau?
DEM 2,911 m.
Where is Lau located?
It is at 28.53876, 84.83839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lau in?
It is in Nepal.