Location & Surroundings
Lek is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pithoragarh, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 520 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baitadi Airport, 15 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° 26' 39" N, 80° 23' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1667 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:01
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 12.3 | 1.7 | 41 | 88 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 49 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 251 | 43 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 355.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 1.4 | 179 | 85 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 1 | 442.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 1.7 | 46 | 84 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.5 | 1.7 | 38 | 68 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 263 | 41 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 351.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.4 | 177 | 84 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 438.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.1 | 1.6 | 45 | 85 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 1.8 | 42 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 248 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 346.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 1.5 | 184 | 86 | 1,015.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 432.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.4 | 1.7 | 44 | 90 | 1,018.4 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lek?
Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 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 06:38 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Lek?
Local time is 08:01. 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 1,667 m.
Where is Lek located?
It is at 29.44412, 80.39295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lek in?
It is in Nepal.