Location & Surroundings
Rocha is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,851 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darchula, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Darchula 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° 39' 6" N, 80° 39' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1851 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 119 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:57
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rocha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rocha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,021.7 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 | 18.2 | 2.2 | 232 | 39 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 1.2 | 27 | 65 | 1,021.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 8 | 438.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.3 | 2.5 | 50 | 60 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 2.6 | 49 | 55 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 2.2 | 230 | 34 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 348.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 1.4 | 44 | 54 | 1,018.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 436.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.9 | 2.5 | 51 | 55 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 2.5 | 54 | 50 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 2.3 | 229 | 34 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.8 | 0.5 | 42 | 58 | 1,017.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 24 | 368.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 2.5 | 47 | 54 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 2.3 | 50 | 47 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.1 | 2.1 | 229 | 37 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 347.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rocha?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Rocha today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Rocha?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Rocha?
Rocha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rocha?
DEM 1,851 m.
Where is Rocha located?
It is at 29.65166, 80.66048 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rocha in?
It is in Nepal.