Location & Surroundings
Rija is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jumla, 38 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chaurjahari Airport, 34 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
28° 55' 52" N, 82° 9' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 2475 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:10
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rija
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rija, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 14.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 11 | 67 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.5 | 3.0 | 12 | 56 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 3.6 | 194 | 32 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.5 | 0.6 | 344 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 501.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.0 | 3.3 | 11 | 50 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 3.3 | 10 | 31 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 3.6 | 193 | 28 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 0.8 | 351 | 78 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 501.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.7 | 3.1 | 12 | 54 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 | 46 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 3.5 | 193 | 30 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 1.6 | 5 | 69 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 496.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.5 | 3.4 | 12 | 39 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rija?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 14.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Rija today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Rija?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rija?
Rija is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rija?
DEM 2,475 m.
Where is Rija located?
It is at 28.93121, 82.15906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rija in?
It is in Nepal.