Location & Surroundings
Banchok is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,510 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 37 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 75 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 28 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° 7' 54" N, 84° 43' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1510 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Banchok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banchok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
32 %
Precip
1.02 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 | 15.4 | 1.3 | 48 | 88 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 209 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 79 | 492.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 0.8 | 210 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 4.35 / 5.19 | 52 | 448.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 2.0 | 26 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.42 | 28 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.8 | 30 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.0 | 206 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.54 / 1.56 | 38 | 517.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 228 | 92 | 1,009.5 | 0.97 / 2.53 | 47 | 460.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 1.8 | 24 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 13 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.8 | 28 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 219 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 100 | 341.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 317 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 2.08 / 2.79 | 46 | 356.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 2.0 | 17 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 92 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.4 | 1.1 | 35 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banchok?
Now 15.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banchok today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Banchok?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Banchok?
Banchok is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Banchok?
DEM 1,510 m.
Where is Banchok located?
It is at 28.13175, 84.73272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banchok in?
It is in Nepal.