Location & Surroundings
Basantatar2 is a historical fifth-order administrative division in Nepal, at 1,603 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 48 km away.
Basic Data
- Type historical fifth-order administrative division (ADM5H)
- a former fifth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 52' 16" N, 87° 28' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1603 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Weather in Basantatar2
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantatar2, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,018.0 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 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 22 | 55 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 3.3 | 21 | 49 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 198 | 36 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 394.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 352 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 3.0 | 24 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.3 | 2.9 | 21 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 189 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 3 | 415.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.3 | 348 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 1.34 / 1.42 | 48 | 383.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 2.9 | 16 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 3.0 | 17 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 203 | 45 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.0 | 331 | 72 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.5 | 2.7 | 21 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantatar2?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 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 Basantatar2 today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Basantatar2?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basantatar2?
Basantatar2 is a historical fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Basantatar2?
DEM 1,603 m.
Where is Basantatar2 located?
It is at 26.87110, 87.47010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantatar2 in?
It is in Nepal.