Location & Surroundings
Rakse is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 663 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 18 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' 41" N, 84° 24' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 663 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 341 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:42
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rakse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 16.3 | 2.3 | 17 | 80 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 201 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 24 | 508.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 44 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 1.59 / 1.97 | 8 | 552.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 2.7 | 23 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 4 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.6 | 22 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 209 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 1 | 511.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 48 | 85 | 1,008.7 | 1.40 / 1.62 | 4 | 584.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 3.0 | 21 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 2.00 / 3.62 | 11 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.1 | 2.6 | 26 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 202 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 5 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 115 | 86 | 1,008.9 | 0.74 / 0.88 | 6 | 462.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 2.8 | 27 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 1.93 / 2.81 | 23 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.6 | 2.5 | 26 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakse?
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 Rakse today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rakse?
Local time is 16:42. 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 663 m.
Where is Rakse located?
It is at 28.19469, 84.40494 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakse in?
It is in Nepal.