Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a settlement in Madhesh, Nepal, at 122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birganj, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, 25 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° 12' 14" N, 84° 43' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 122 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 225 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,007.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
2.74 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 | 24.1 | 1.8 | 36 | 89 | 1,007.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 2.5 | 165 | 59 | 1,008.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 18 | 498.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 319 | 78 | 1,006.0 | 1.25 / 1.36 | 9 | 487.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 32 | 82 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.7 | 23 | 88 | 1,009.5 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 2.6 | 152 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 5 | 484.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 333 | 69 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 8 | 544.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 23 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 2.1 | 13 | 78 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 1.5 | 234 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 496.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 1.4 | 308 | 67 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 566.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 15 | 75 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.1 | 1.6 | 17 | 76 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basantapur?
Basantapur is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basantapur?
DEM 122 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 27.20382, 84.72580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Nepal.