Location & Surroundings
Rigu is a settlement in Sikkim, India, at 1,514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rhenok, 9 km to the west. The national capital New Delhi is about 1140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gangtok Pakyong Airport, 15 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
27° 12' 29" N, 88° 43' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1514 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 509 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:38
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 16:48
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rigu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rigu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 W/m2.
Temperature
9.6 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,024.4 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 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 35 | 46 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.9 | 220 | 31 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 454.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 3.6 | 34 | 61 | 1,021.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 3 | 396.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 3.8 | 39 | 54 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 4.0 | 36 | 53 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 3.3 | 218 | 38 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.7 | 3.5 | 32 | 72 | 1,019.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 2 | 391.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 3.5 | 40 | 61 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.2 | 3.3 | 40 | 57 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 3.2 | 205 | 51 | 1,018.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 82 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 3.3 | 18 | 86 | 1,019.0 | 1.74 / 1.89 | 75 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.8 | 3.7 | 35 | 68 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.1 | 3.3 | 41 | 52 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rigu?
Now 9.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 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 Rigu today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Rigu?
Local time is 12:38. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Rigu?
Rigu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rigu?
DEM 1,514 m.
Where is Rigu located?
It is at 27.20793, 88.73301 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rigu in?
It is in India.