Location & Surroundings
Rata is a settlement in Punjab, Pakistan, at 215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naushahra Virkan, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Islamabad is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lahore City, 60 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° 56' 31" N, 73° 59' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 215 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,344 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:27
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 25.5 | 3.4 | 105 | 50 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 2.9 | 91 | 57 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 2.5 | 121 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 335.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 2.2 | 81 | 22 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 554.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 3.9 | 111 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 87 | 50 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 4.3 | 116 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.3 | 2.6 | 107 | 22 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 544.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 1.2 | 172 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 96 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 3.6 | 126 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 277.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 2.3 | 91 | 29 | 1,010.2 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 15 | 533.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 3.1 | 93 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.82 / 0.92 | 2 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rata?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Rata today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Rata?
Local time is 06:27. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Rata?
Rata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rata?
DEM 215 m.
Where is Rata located?
It is at 31.94199, 73.99848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rata in?
It is in Pakistan.