Location & Surroundings
Basant is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulariya, 11 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 385 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nepalgunj Airport, 26 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° 14' 6" N, 81° 27' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 156 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 266 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:45
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basant
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basant, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 54 | 88 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 263 | 57 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 385.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 353 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 449.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 13 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.2 | 30 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 270 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 386.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 345 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 459.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 27 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.4 | 9 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 248 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 384.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 345 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 468.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 22 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 1.2 | 28 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basant?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Basant today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Basant?
Local time is 11:45. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basant?
Basant is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basant?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Basant located?
It is at 28.23507, 81.45195 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basant in?
It is in Nepal.