Location & Surroundings
Rakse is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 2,000 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 43 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° 59' 33" N, 87° 51' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 2000 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 159 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:26
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Rakse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
2.74 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 | 19.1 | 1.1 | 194 | 97 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 7 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 1.3 | 23 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 276 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.67 / 2.14 | 58 | 342.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.8 | 229 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.60 / 2.74 | 41 | 484.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.8 | 10 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.39 | 18 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.8 | 12 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 225 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 1.05 / 1.25 | 77 | 362.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 217 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 1.69 / 2.94 | 40 | 277.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 8 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 3.56 / 6.49 | 98 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 349 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 3.34 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 199 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.24 / 3.58 | 92 | 211.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.5 | 1.7 | 42 | 96 | 1,009.7 | 3.10 / 6.69 | 78 | 176.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakse?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rakse today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Rakse?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rakse?
Rakse is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rakse?
DEM 2,000 m.
Where is Rakse located?
It is at 26.99255, 87.86540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakse in?
It is in Nepal.