Location & Surroundings
Ratu is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 961 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panauti, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is 55 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Manthali Ramechhap Airport, 35 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° 20' 59" N, 85° 42' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 961 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 349 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ratu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ratu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 23.7 | 2.1 | 206 | 60 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 234 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 21 | 355.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 19 | 88 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.2 | 21 | 79 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 2.3 | 204 | 58 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 413.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.5 | 259 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 5 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 19 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 2.1 | 23 | 76 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 2.4 | 196 | 57 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 266 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 410.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 2.0 | 20 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 2.4 | 23 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 2.1 | 201 | 52 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ratu?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 06:13 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Ratu?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ratu?
Ratu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ratu?
DEM 961 m.
Where is Ratu located?
It is at 27.34974, 85.71364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ratu in?
It is in Nepal.