Location & Surroundings
Banka is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panauti, 36 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is 56 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Manthali Ramechhap Airport, 46 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° 16' 23" N, 85° 37' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 290 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Banka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 456 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.78 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 | 21.0 | 0.9 | 276 | 81 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 23 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 2.1 | 21 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.8 | 209 | 57 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 60 | 456.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.3 | 323 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.77 / 0.78 | 14 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 24 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 21 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 211 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 456.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 0.5 | 310 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 12 | 457.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 2.1 | 26 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 29 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.8 | 205 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 34 | 454.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.7 | 1.3 | 2 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 1.27 / 1.39 | 1 | 420.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banka?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 456 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banka today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Banka?
Local time is 05:13. 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 290 m.
Where is Banka located?
It is at 27.27312, 85.61903 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banka in?
It is in Nepal.