Location & Surroundings
Basnetgaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tumling Tar Airport, 35 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° 2' 2" N, 87° 21' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1794 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 415 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:00
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Basnetgaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basnetgaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 19 | 90 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.1 | 281 | 65 | 1,015.7 | 4.89 / 4.89 | 38 | 479.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 152 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 3.72 | 21 | 443.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.4 | 27 | 85 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 2.9 | 26 | 80 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 195 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 233 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 0 | 489.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 2.8 | 25 | 86 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.3 | 3.0 | 23 | 79 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 195 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 0.7 | 225 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 0 | 490.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 2.5 | 22 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 2.9 | 23 | 75 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basnetgaun?
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Basnetgaun today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Basnetgaun?
Local time is 13:00. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basnetgaun?
Basnetgaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basnetgaun?
DEM 1,794 m.
Where is Basnetgaun located?
It is at 27.03396, 87.35624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basnetgaun in?
It is in Nepal.