Location & Surroundings
Taku is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pachperwa, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bhairahawa, 49 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° 43' 23" N, 82° 58' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 842 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:50
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Taku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 21.7 | 1.2 | 29 | 89 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 210 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 22 | 436.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 229 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.26 / 0.52 | 5 | 460.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 18 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.2 | 27 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 1.7 | 163 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 1.95 / 1.95 | 8 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.6 | 68 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 14 | 470.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 25 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 1.7 | 53 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 132 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 0.64 / 0.69 | 76 | 396.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 79 | 80 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 95 | 429.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 22 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.38 / 0.67 | 17 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 1.8 | 5 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 3.64 / 4.31 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taku?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 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 Taku today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Taku?
Local time is 15:50. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Taku?
Taku is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Taku?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Taku located?
It is at 27.72294, 82.98097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taku in?
It is in Nepal.