Location & Surroundings
Rangegaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 46 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 235 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung 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
27° 17' 16" N, 87° 39' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1778 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 270 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Rangegaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rangegaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
60 %
Precip
0.80 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 | 18.2 | 0.3 | 208 | 87 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.1 | 35 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 60 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 0.9 | 16 | 85 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 316 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.03 / 0.50 | 98 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 0.6 | 241 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.30 / 0.80 | 24 | 293.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 35 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 89 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 0.5 | 34 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 255 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 1.15 / 1.30 | 97 | 168.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.6 | 0.8 | 214 | 93 | 1,009.9 | 3.01 / 4.32 | 85 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 0.8 | 21 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 4.17 | 70 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 1.1 | 38 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 2.1 | 213 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 1.50 / 1.97 | 27 | 512.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.0 | 223 | 92 | 1,009.0 | 2.52 / 4.49 | 11 | 494.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rangegaun?
Now 18.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rangegaun today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Rangegaun?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rangegaun?
Rangegaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rangegaun?
DEM 1,778 m.
Where is Rangegaun located?
It is at 27.28775, 87.65291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rangegaun in?
It is in Nepal.