Location & Surroundings
Rikdum is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 534 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Triyuga, 49 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rumjatar Airport, 14 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° 11' 15" N, 86° 29' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 534 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:11
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Rikdum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rikdum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
4.63 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 | 16.1 | 1.7 | 26 | 85 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 15 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.4 | 196 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 6 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 216 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 8.73 / 9.53 | 39 | 494.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 2.1 | 26 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 4.63 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 2.0 | 19 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 187 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.72 / 1.50 | 8 | 490.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 0.7 | 279 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 5.75 / 7.25 | 46 | 484.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.0 | 2.1 | 15 | 81 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 2.6 | 12 | 73 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 195 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 3 | 492.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 262 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 1.03 / 1.27 | 0 | 493.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.2 | 2.6 | 15 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rikdum?
Now 16.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rikdum today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Rikdum?
Local time is 07:11. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rikdum?
Rikdum is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rikdum?
DEM 534 m.
Where is Rikdum located?
It is at 27.18740, 86.48906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rikdum in?
It is in Nepal.