Location & Surroundings
Ranigaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 34 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 30 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° 4' 57" N, 87° 38' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1505 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 388 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:53
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Ranigaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ranigaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
48 %
Precip
3.40 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 | 20.0 | 1.2 | 177 | 90 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 30 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 1.45 / 1.45 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 2.4 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 185 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 67 | 254.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 0.6 | 239 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 3.29 / 3.40 | 4 | 451.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.2 | 28 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.50 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.9 | 40 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 211 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 3 | 521.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 1.0 | 191 | 91 | 1,008.5 | 5.98 / 6.58 | 41 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.2 | 38 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 5.61 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 46 | 89 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 2.81 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 179 | 77 | 1,010.7 | 2.15 / 4.96 | 71 | 367.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 15 | 86 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 3.44 | 20 | 293.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ranigaun?
Now 20.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ranigaun today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Ranigaun?
Local time is 04:53. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ranigaun?
Ranigaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ranigaun?
DEM 1,505 m.
Where is Ranigaun located?
It is at 27.08259, 87.64789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ranigaun in?
It is in Nepal.