Location & Surroundings
Ratekhal is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bhadrapur, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bhadrapur Airport, 18 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° 41' 19" N, 87° 57' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 701 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:31
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Ratekhal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ratekhal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 27.2 | 2.5 | 211 | 58 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 310 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 18 | 378.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 351 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 15 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.6 | 165 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 417.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 352 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 26 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 6 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 11 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 2.1 | 197 | 54 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 430.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 324 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 393.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 356 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 6 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 1.8 | 184 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 430.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ratekhal?
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 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 Ratekhal today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Ratekhal?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ratekhal?
Ratekhal is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ratekhal?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Ratekhal located?
It is at 26.68870, 87.96154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ratekhal in?
It is in Nepal.