Location & Surroundings
Rig Kharka is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 3,099 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 70 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rolpa, 35 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 28' 29" N, 82° 54' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 3099 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 19:57
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rig Kharka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rig Kharka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 15.5 | 2.9 | 208 | 39 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.0 | 0.3 | 230 | 90 | 1,020.1 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 11 | 495.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 2.5 | 33 | 66 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 2.7 | 35 | 47 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 2.8 | 204 | 42 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 449.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.9 | 0.3 | 67 | 90 | 1,020.5 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 5 | 490.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 2.7 | 30 | 74 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 3.0 | 33 | 54 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 2.9 | 201 | 32 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 0.7 | 344 | 88 | 1,019.3 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 2 | 494.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.3 | 2.4 | 30 | 76 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.0 | 2.6 | 33 | 61 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 2.9 | 203 | 39 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 442.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rig Kharka?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 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 Rig Kharka today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Rig Kharka?
Local time is 19:57. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rig Kharka?
Rig Kharka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rig Kharka?
DEM 3,099 m.
Where is Rig Kharka located?
It is at 28.47462, 82.90154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rig Kharka in?
It is in Nepal.