Location & Surroundings
Raya is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,305 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jumla, 74 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 415 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Simikot Airport, 11 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° 52' 37" N, 81° 51' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 2305 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:28
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Raya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 6.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,026.8 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | -2.0 | 2.9 | 356 | 71 | 1,026.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.8 | 2.1 | 165 | 51 | 1,022.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 26 | 414.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.0 | 0.7 | 43 | 78 | 1,022.7 | 1.06 / 1.10 | 23 | 464.5 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.5 | 3.4 | 1 | 72 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.3 | 3.9 | 359 | 55 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 1.3 | 160 | 30 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.8 | 2.1 | 19 | 56 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 491.5 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.2 | 3.8 | 2 | 51 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -3.1 | 3.9 | 359 | 41 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 1.9 | 173 | 28 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 421.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.4 | 2.2 | 17 | 50 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 488.8 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.4 | 3.7 | 1 | 45 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | -3.0 | 3.9 | 360 | 36 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raya?
Now -2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 6.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 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 Raya today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Raya?
Local time is 15:28. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Raya?
Raya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Raya?
DEM 2,305 m.
Where is Raya located?
It is at 29.87692, 81.86030 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raya in?
It is in Nepal.