Location & Surroundings
Lekhgaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,616 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 29 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 52 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
26° 53' 12" N, 87° 36' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1616 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 88 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:09
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Lekhgaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lekhgaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 419 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.2 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 | 14.9 | 2.5 | 24 | 80 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 203 | 64 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.7 | 275 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 12 | 339.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 2.2 | 22 | 85 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 2.5 | 25 | 81 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 200 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 426.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 310 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 9 | 380.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 2.3 | 25 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.7 | 2.5 | 25 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 192 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 430.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 357 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 390.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 2.6 | 22 | 78 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.0 | 3.2 | 22 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lekhgaun?
Now 14.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 419 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 Lekhgaun today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Lekhgaun?
Local time is 15:09. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lekhgaun?
Lekhgaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lekhgaun?
DEM 1,616 m.
Where is Lekhgaun located?
It is at 26.88667, 87.60706 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lekhgaun in?
It is in Nepal.