Location & Surroundings
Balkathan is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,157 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 25 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 85 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 8' 32" N, 84° 36' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1157 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 273 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:27
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balkathan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balkathan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 24 | 36 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 2.6 | 207 | 40 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 460.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 1.7 | 13 | 75 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 3.1 | 23 | 46 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 3.5 | 21 | 30 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 2.4 | 205 | 35 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 460.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 2.2 | 18 | 65 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 3.3 | 24 | 38 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.1 | 3.6 | 25 | 24 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 209 | 29 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 462.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 2.8 | 20 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 481.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 3.5 | 22 | 29 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 3.7 | 24 | 21 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balkathan?
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 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 Balkathan today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Balkathan?
Local time is 15:27. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Balkathan?
Balkathan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Balkathan?
DEM 1,157 m.
Where is Balkathan located?
It is at 28.14228, 84.61354 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balkathan in?
It is in Nepal.