Location & Surroundings
Raktan is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jumla, 75 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 280 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Dolpa Airport, 8 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
29° 0' 44" N, 82° 53' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 2778 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:20
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Raktan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raktan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -6.3 to 4.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
2.6 C
Wind
4.1 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 236 | 58 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.5 | 3.4 | 223 | 94 | 1,018.3 | 3.20 / 3.20 | 97 | 289.4 | n/a |
| 12h | -4.1 | 1.2 | 60 | 88 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -6.3 | 3.6 | 56 | 52 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.3 | 2.8 | 251 | 24 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.6 | n/a |
| 30h | -2.6 | 1.4 | 273 | 78 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 442.2 | n/a |
| 36h | -4.7 | 2.4 | 56 | 60 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -6.1 | 4.0 | 58 | 37 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.0 | 2.5 | 255 | 18 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.7 | 1.0 | 314 | 65 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 438.6 | n/a |
| 60h | -3.6 | 3.6 | 57 | 38 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -4.1 | 3.8 | 58 | 29 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.5 | 3.2 | 246 | 24 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 384.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raktan?
Now 2.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -6.3 to 4.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 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 Raktan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Raktan?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Raktan?
Raktan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Raktan?
DEM 2,778 m.
Where is Raktan located?
It is at 29.01236, 82.89787 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raktan in?
It is in Nepal.