Location & Surroundings
Basantegaun is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bharatpur, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is 70 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 22 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° 58' 41" N, 84° 40' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 783 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:03
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basantegaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantegaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 19.4 | 0.5 | 228 | 80 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 39 | 85 | 1,016.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 1.3 | 45 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 237 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 450.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.5 | 272 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 9 | 461.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 39 | 83 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 48 | 73 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 234 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 451.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 0.5 | 297 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 473.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 46 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 49 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 237 | 56 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 449.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 0.6 | 313 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 472.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantegaun?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantegaun today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Basantegaun?
Local time is 03:03. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basantegaun?
Basantegaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basantegaun?
DEM 783 m.
Where is Basantegaun located?
It is at 27.97807, 84.68050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantegaun in?
It is in Nepal.