Location & Surroundings
Basanta is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 871 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pokhara, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pokhara Airport, 2 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° 12' 50" N, 83° 57' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 871 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,492 p/km²
- Built-up 30.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:53
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Basanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 14.5 | 2.2 | 355 | 75 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.2 | 355 | 60 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 170 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 386.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 0.4 | 49 | 84 | 1,016.6 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 22 | 374.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 2.5 | 351 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 2.4 | 356 | 54 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 172 | 62 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 0.8 | 6 | 84 | 1,015.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 7 | 359.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.7 | 2.4 | 353 | 67 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 2.6 | 355 | 50 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.2 | 166 | 59 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.3 | 25 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 76 | 409.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.9 | 2.8 | 354 | 74 | 1,017.4 | 1.05 / 1.37 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanta?
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 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 Basanta today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Basanta?
Local time is 07:53. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basanta?
Basanta is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basanta?
DEM 871 m.
Where is Basanta located?
It is at 28.21395, 83.96643 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanta in?
It is in Nepal.