Location & Surroundings
Rataul is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jhanjharpur, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, 34 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
26° 12' 56" N, 86° 15' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,253 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:40
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rataul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rataul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 32.3 | 2.8 | 274 | 49 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 292 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 512.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 231 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 83 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 1.8 | 171 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 489.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 0.3 | 58 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 499.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 2.7 | 94 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 4.3 | 93 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.8 | 4.2 | 119 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 3.9 | 56 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 92 | 470.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 66 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.27 / 0.43 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 2.8 | 81 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.58 / 1.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.6 | 2.4 | 94 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 481.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rataul?
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Rataul today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Rataul?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Rataul?
Rataul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rataul?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Rataul located?
It is at 26.21552, 86.25270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rataul in?
It is in India.