Location & Surroundings
Banka is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 954 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bhattarai Danda, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 130 km to the east. The nearest airport is Meghauli Airport, 35 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
27° 49' 15" N, 84° 0' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 954 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:17
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Banka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 19.5 | 0.7 | 264 | 92 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 339 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 1.6 | 337 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 159 | 62 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 386.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.1 | 193 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 10 | 400.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 330 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 0.55 / 0.79 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 354 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 177 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 382.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banka?
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banka today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Banka?
Local time is 00:17. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Banka?
Banka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Banka?
DEM 954 m.
Where is Banka located?
It is at 27.82079, 84.00696 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banka in?
It is in Nepal.