Location & Surroundings
Basanta is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 2,219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirtipur, 16 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is 20 km to the east. The nearest airport is Katmandu International, 13 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° 41' 29" N, 85° 6' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 2219 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:57
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 13.4 | 0.8 | 103 | 88 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 1.3 | 97 | 85 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 278 | 56 | 1,015.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 19 | 407.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 230 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.93 / 0.95 | 29 | 353.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.4 | 1.2 | 94 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 1.5 | 105 | 85 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 264 | 51 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 0.8 | 244 | 86 | 1,017.9 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 0 | 416.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 1.5 | 92 | 87 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 1.6 | 90 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 277 | 41 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 0.5 | 289 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 0 | 411.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 1.6 | 92 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanta?
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 06:18 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Basanta?
Local time is 09:57. 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 2,219 m.
Where is Basanta located?
It is at 27.69131, 85.11594 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanta in?
It is in Nepal.