Location & Surroundings
Ratu is a historical fourth-order administrative division in Nepal, at 1,544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birendranagar, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 370 km to the east. The nearest airport is Surkhet Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Ratu is human settlement in Nepal.
It is located in Surkhet District, Nepal.
Basic Data
- Country Nepal
- Located in Surkhet District
- Type historical fourth-order administrative division (ADM4H)
- a former fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 38' 46" N, 81° 41' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1544 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Weather in Ratu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ratu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.7 | 2.1 | 56 | 52 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 2.0 | 60 | 46 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 227 | 37 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 314.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 222 | 76 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 379.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 1.4 | 40 | 83 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 0.6 | 57 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 225 | 73 | 1,019.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 87 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 0.7 | 311 | 95 | 1,017.8 | 0.04 / 0.14 | 99 | 103.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.1 | 0.8 | 313 | 99 | 1,019.2 | 8.97 / 9.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 0.9 | 73 | 98 | 1,019.1 | 2.12 / 11.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 219 | 85 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 2.89 | 77 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 258 | 94 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 48 | 299.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.0 | 1.6 | 43 | 91 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ratu?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 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 Ratu today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Ratu?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ratu?
Ratu is a historical fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ratu?
DEM 1,544 m.
Where is Ratu located?
It is at 28.64612, 81.69079 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ratu in?
It is in Nepal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)