Location & Surroundings
Nirai is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 49 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rolpa, 54 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° 13' 55" N, 82° 47' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1182 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 345 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:34
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Nirai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nirai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
2.16 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 | 17.0 | 2.0 | 25 | 87 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 2.3 | 4 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 201 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 10 | 476.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 229 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 1.22 / 1.40 | 19 | 577.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.2 | 16 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.76 / 2.16 | 1 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 2.4 | 14 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 195 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 3 | 481.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 210 | 85 | 1,008.4 | 1.38 / 1.50 | 2 | 569.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 2.3 | 19 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 2.6 | 17 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 189 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 3 | 483.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 206 | 88 | 1,008.6 | 2.03 / 2.18 | 0 | 570.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 2.5 | 19 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.97 / 3.15 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nirai?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nirai today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Nirai?
Local time is 08:34. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Nirai?
Nirai is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nirai?
DEM 1,182 m.
Where is Nirai located?
It is at 28.23191, 82.78638 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nirai in?
It is in Nepal.