Location & Surroundings
Targaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,057 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mirik, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 26 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' 25" N, 88° 7' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1057 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 130 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:59
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Targaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Targaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 2.5 | 180 | 48 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.8 | 343 | 73 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 358.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 360 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 2.1 | 360 | 73 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.4 | 185 | 52 | 1,018.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 31 | 401.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 1.6 | 335 | 73 | 1,016.2 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 18 | 290.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 2.0 | 353 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 2.0 | 360 | 77 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 2.4 | 174 | 52 | 1,016.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 13 | 404.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 344 | 73 | 1,014.6 | 0.21 / 0.32 | 11 | 330.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 2.2 | 352 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 2.0 | 0 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 2.1 | 172 | 50 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 398.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Targaun?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 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 Targaun today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Targaun?
Local time is 20:59. 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 1,057 m.
Where is Targaun located?
It is at 26.84040, 88.12249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Targaun in?
It is in Nepal.