Location & Surroundings
Charain is a settlement in Himachal Pradesh, India, at 1,615 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shimla, 23 km to the west. The national capital New Delhi is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 4' 38" N, 77° 24' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1615 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:18
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Charain
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Charain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 12.8 | 1.7 | 59 | 82 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 278 | 46 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 1.9 | 283 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 2.0 | 81 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 2.1 | 77 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 247 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 270 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 4 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 79 | 69 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.8 | 1.9 | 73 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 263 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.8 | 280 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.8 | 61 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.6 | 1.4 | 67 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Charain?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Charain today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Charain?
Local time is 12:18. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Charain?
Charain is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Charain?
DEM 1,615 m.
Where is Charain located?
It is at 31.07711, 77.40401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Charain in?
It is in India.