Location & Surroundings
Taragaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,543 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mirik, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 27 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
26° 50' 27" N, 88° 5' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1543 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 234 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:05
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 10 h 57 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Taragaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taragaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.4 | 2.3 | 187 | 51 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.3 | 343 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 62 | 368.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 2.6 | 358 | 74 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 2.4 | 359 | 68 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.5 | 184 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 415.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.8 | 343 | 71 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.11 | 18 | 317.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 2.3 | 357 | 74 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 2.0 | 4 | 75 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 2.4 | 178 | 53 | 1,017.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 32 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 1.3 | 338 | 75 | 1,016.4 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 23 | 268.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 1.9 | 355 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.9 | 2 | 77 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 2.3 | 179 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 14 | 396.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taragaun?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 Taragaun today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Taragaun?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Taragaun?
Taragaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Taragaun?
DEM 1,543 m.
Where is Taragaun located?
It is at 26.84077, 88.09305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taragaun in?
It is in Nepal.