Location & Surroundings
Ranikharka is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 3,909 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burang, 60 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 435 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Simikot Airport, 22 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° 54' 9" N, 81° 36' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 3909 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 02:26
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Ranikharka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ranikharka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
1.12 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 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 150 | 93 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.3 | 0.4 | 113 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 85 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.9 | 1.2 | 159 | 98 | 1,020.7 | 3.03 / 4.20 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 1.5 | 163 | 90 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 3.55 | 94 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.8 | 1.2 | 159 | 85 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 75 | 251.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 0.2 | 5 | 89 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 27 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 0.8 | 336 | 85 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 3.0 | 157 | 59 | 1,016.5 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 66 | 466.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.8 | 1.1 | 167 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.92 / 1.15 | 67 | 374.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.6 | 0.5 | 7 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 17 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.6 | 1.4 | 343 | 79 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 3.6 | 159 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 64 | 524.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.2 | 1.5 | 172 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 1.64 / 1.74 | 77 | 354.8 | 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 Ranikharka?
Now 6.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ranikharka today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Ranikharka?
Local time is 02:26. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ranikharka?
Ranikharka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ranikharka?
DEM 3,909 m.
Where is Ranikharka located?
It is at 29.90253, 81.60209 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ranikharka in?
It is in Nepal.