Location & Surroundings
Rangcha is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 9 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 35 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° 46' 50" N, 87° 21' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 799 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:04
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rangcha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rangcha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 22.3 | 2.1 | 17 | 82 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 173 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 532.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 0.4 | 220 | 76 | 1,009.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 546.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 27 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.7 | 11 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.3 | 159 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 534.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 116 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 547.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 31 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.83 / 0.86 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 2.1 | 14 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.3 | 179 | 58 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 531.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 0.3 | 241 | 75 | 1,006.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 542.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 13 | 78 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 13 | 77 | 1,007.4 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rangcha?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rangcha today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Rangcha?
Local time is 13:04. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rangcha?
Rangcha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rangcha?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Rangcha located?
It is at 26.78066, 87.36414 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rangcha in?
It is in Nepal.