Location & Surroundings
Rila is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dipayal, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 425 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bajhang Airport, 25 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° 24' 38" N, 81° 24' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1358 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 527 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 20.0 | 2.9 | 224 | 59 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 229 | 91 | 1,017.9 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 29 | 547.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 2.2 | 35 | 90 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.1 | 2.7 | 41 | 84 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 3.1 | 223 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 461.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 224 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 26 | 491.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 1.5 | 33 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 23 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 2.1 | 41 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 2.7 | 223 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 47 | 375.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 1.1 | 210 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 2.14 / 2.22 | 79 | 381.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 1.3 | 6 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 1.6 | 46 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.8 | 2.2 | 223 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 0.34 / 0.37 | 58 | 252.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rila?
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Rila today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Rila?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rila?
Rila is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rila?
DEM 1,358 m.
Where is Rila located?
It is at 29.41066, 81.40308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rila in?
It is in Nepal.