Location & Surroundings
Basan is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 306 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hetauda, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 40 km to the north. The nearest airport is Simara Airport, 34 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° 21' 6" N, 85° 14' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 306 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 307 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:38
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.8 | 2.1 | 189 | 47 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.0 | 340 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 2.1 | 19 | 77 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 24 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.2 | 206 | 57 | 1,018.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 34 | 374.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.0 | 322 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.15 / 0.20 | 8 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 1.9 | 16 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 1.6 | 21 | 80 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 2.3 | 203 | 56 | 1,016.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 36 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 314 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 7 | 281.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 13 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 28 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 1.9 | 199 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 58 | 355.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basan?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basan today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Basan?
Local time is 21:38. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basan?
Basan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basan?
DEM 306 m.
Where is Basan located?
It is at 27.35154, 85.24606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basan in?
It is in Nepal.