Location & Surroundings
Bankhet is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nepalgunj, 27 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nepalgunj Airport, 23 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° 3' 39" N, 81° 53' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:17
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Bankhet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bankhet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 18.1 | 1.6 | 26 | 74 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.3 | 261 | 48 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 302 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 20 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 1.6 | 28 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 255 | 51 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 298 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bankhet?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 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 Bankhet today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Bankhet?
Local time is 11:17. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Bankhet?
Bankhet is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bankhet?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Bankhet located?
It is at 28.06093, 81.89208 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bankhet in?
It is in Nepal.