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Location & Surroundings

Rishīkesh is a city in Uttarakhand, India with 66,390 inhabitants, at 361 m elevation. The national capital New Delhi is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, 14 km away.

Also known as: Ришикеш · Rikhikesh

Overview

Rishikesh is city in Uttarakhand, India.

It is located in Dehradun district, Garhwal division, India.

It covers about 532 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 372 metre.

Also known as: Yoga Capital of the World, Hrishikesh

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Basic Data

  • Country India
  • Located in Dehradun district
  • Area 532 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    30° 6' 28" N, 78° 17' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 361 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kolkata
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 66,390
  • Pop. Density 16,396 p/km²
  • Built-up 27.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Rupee (INR)
  • Phone Prefix +91

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Alternate Names

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Ришикеш
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Rishīkesh
Rikhikesh

Weather in Rishikesh

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

Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 444 W/m2.

Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 25.8 1.0 241 34 1,016.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 19.4 0.4 353 64 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 444.2 n/a
12h 16.6 2.5 46 65 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 14.9 2.9 50 55 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.9 1.1 194 34 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 323.7 n/a
30h 19.5 0.9 7 62 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 442.4 n/a
36h 16.5 2.7 47 60 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 14.6 3.0 51 44 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 26.6 0.4 249 26 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 25 326.8 n/a
54h 19.6 0.9 27 58 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 50 443.4 n/a
60h 16.6 2.7 50 52 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
66h 15.4 2.6 50 39 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
Thursday 25.5 2.0 212 30 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 48 305.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rishikesh?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 444 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 Rishikesh today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Rishikesh?
Local time is 21:29. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Rishikesh?
Rishikesh is a populated place.
How many people live in Rishikesh?
Population about 66,390.
What is the elevation of Rishikesh?
DEM 361 m.
Where is Rishikesh located?
It is at 30.10778, 78.29255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rishikesh in?
It is in India.

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Last updated 2024-01-07
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