Location & Surroundings
Basanta is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 167 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulariya, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 405 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tikapur 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° 21' 56" N, 81° 16' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 167 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 573 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:05
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Basanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 1.4 | 49 | 77 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 1.1 | 205 | 56 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 5 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 23 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 53 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 1.7 | 280 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 396.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 21 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 38 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.1 | 57 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 252 | 56 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 388.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 29 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 463.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 39 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.0 | 45 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanta?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Basanta?
Local time is 13:05. 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 167 m.
Where is Basanta located?
It is at 28.36569, 81.27666 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanta in?
It is in Nepal.