Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nepalgunj, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 375 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nepalgunj Airport, 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
28° 6' 55" N, 81° 32' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 111 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 20.5 | 1.4 | 62 | 79 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 1.2 | 206 | 54 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 338 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 484.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 19 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.4 | 52 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.7 | 272 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 351 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 455.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 16 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 0.9 | 27 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 271 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 16 | 383.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 343 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 458.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 23 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 1.5 | 49 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 13:22. 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 150 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 28.11533, 81.53704 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Nepal.