Location & Surroundings
Lek is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 47 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tarigaun Airport, 47 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° 11' 9" N, 82° 46' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1697 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 848 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:02
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 11 h 1 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 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 15.2 | 0.5 | 251 | 92 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 2.1 | 15 | 87 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.5 | 2.5 | 16 | 80 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 194 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 373.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 0.3 | 238 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 4 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 2.2 | 12 | 85 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 2.4 | 17 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 196 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 370.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 0.7 | 232 | 91 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 14 | 405.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 2.2 | 17 | 86 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.5 | 2.4 | 15 | 71 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 2.4 | 189 | 57 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 364.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.0 | 0.5 | 277 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 2.54 / 2.54 | 0 | 393.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lek?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lek today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Lek?
Local time is 06:02. 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 1,697 m.
Where is Lek located?
It is at 28.18587, 82.77088 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lek in?
It is in Nepal.