Location & Surroundings
Targaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 21 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° 59' 25" N, 88° 3' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1614 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 220 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:53
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 11 h 3 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Targaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Targaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
0.51 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 | 14.0 | 0.8 | 335 | 90 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 1.7 | 6 | 92 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 2.4 | 6 | 89 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 3.1 | 173 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 447.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 2.0 | 360 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 0 | 343.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 2.5 | 4 | 75 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 2.9 | 9 | 59 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.5 | 152 | 33 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.4 | 2.8 | 7 | 63 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 3.3 | 5 | 40 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.1 | 3.4 | 5 | 42 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.7 | 153 | 34 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 443.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.9 | 2.9 | 4 | 60 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 379.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Targaun?
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Targaun today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Targaun?
Local time is 01:53. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Targaun?
Targaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Targaun?
DEM 1,614 m.
Where is Targaun located?
It is at 26.99034, 88.05714 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Targaun in?
It is in Nepal.