Location & Surroundings
Lek is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,655 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Walin, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baglung Airport, 13 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° 6' 41" N, 83° 43' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1655 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 316 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:44
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 51 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 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 19.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.51 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 | 19.4 | 2.1 | 160 | 63 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 0.3 | 199 | 87 | 1,016.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 74 | 173.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 0.8 | 341 | 89 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 0.6 | 335 | 88 | 1,016.6 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.9 | 160 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.43 / 0.51 | 38 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 0.3 | 186 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.92 / 1.42 | 48 | 277.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 1.3 | 335 | 92 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 1.8 | 341 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.4 | 2.0 | 159 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 34 | 323.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 0.3 | 146 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.90 / 1.08 | 14 | 315.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 1.9 | 323 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.84 / 1.91 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.1 | 318 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 1.9 | 170 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 17 | 329.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lek?
Now 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 19.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lek today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Lek?
Local time is 18:44. 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 1,655 m.
Where is Lek located?
It is at 28.11129, 83.72551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lek in?
It is in Nepal.