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Location & Surroundings

Jorethang is a town in Sikkim, India with 9,009 inhabitants, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namchi, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 1105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 10 km away.

Overview

Jorethang is major town in Namchi district in the Indian state of Sikkim.

It is located in Namchi district, India.

The population is about 9,009 (2011).

The elevation is around 322 metre.

Also known as: NP

Basic Data

  • Country India
  • Located in Namchi district
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    27° 6' 25" N, 88° 19' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 290 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kolkata
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,009
  • Pop. Density 191 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rupee (INR)
  • Phone Prefix +91

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Weather in Jorethang

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jorethang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.

Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
2.44 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 17.7 1.4 322 94 1,013.0 - / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
6h 23.2 2.0 169 78 1,011.5 4.06 / 4.06 41 500.6 n/a
12h 19.1 0.4 204 95 1,009.4 4.50 / 8.56 12 491.6 n/a
18h 17.2 1.8 313 94 1,011.9 0.00 / 3.71 39 0.1 n/a
Tomorrow 17.3 1.6 327 92 1,011.0 0.00 / 2.44 58 0.0 n/a
30h 23.1 1.9 157 78 1,010.3 2.82 / 5.27 20 474.8 n/a
36h 19.1 0.6 229 95 1,008.5 1.50 / 6.77 22 478.8 n/a
42h 17.7 1.2 319 93 1,011.2 0.00 / 2.86 43 0.0 n/a
Friday 17.3 1.5 326 92 1,011.7 0.00 / 1.14 52 0.0 n/a
54h 23.3 2.3 157 78 1,011.3 1.03 / 2.17 52 486.1 n/a
60h 19.5 0.4 135 95 1,010.3 2.73 / 4.89 83 438.2 n/a
66h 17.4 1.8 330 93 1,013.1 0.00 / 2.03 36 0.0 n/a
Saturday 16.6 2.2 328 91 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.31 6 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jorethang?
Now 17.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jorethang today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Jorethang?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Jorethang?
Jorethang is a populated place.
How many people live in Jorethang?
Population about 9,009.
What is the elevation of Jorethang?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Jorethang located?
It is at 27.10696, 88.32332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jorethang in?
It is in India.

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Last updated 2025-08-05
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