Location & Surroundings
Lek is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darchula, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Darchula Airport, 5 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
29° 39' 53" N, 80° 36' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1699 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Lek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 18.8 | 2.1 | 232 | 39 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 0.4 | 70 | 77 | 1,019.6 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 8 | 427.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 2.3 | 51 | 75 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.7 | 2.4 | 49 | 67 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 2.3 | 235 | 36 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 355.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 1.0 | 57 | 60 | 1,020.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 6 | 440.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 2.4 | 45 | 56 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 2.4 | 49 | 51 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 2.1 | 236 | 33 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 333.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.1 | 0.9 | 52 | 56 | 1,017.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 2.3 | 50 | 58 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 2.4 | 50 | 55 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 2.3 | 233 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 36 | 338.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lek?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 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 Lek today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Lek?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lek?
Lek is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lek?
DEM 1,699 m.
Where is Lek located?
It is at 29.66478, 80.60097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lek in?
It is in Nepal.