Location & Surroundings
Basnetgaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 30 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
26° 56' 10" N, 87° 59' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1261 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 217 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:44
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Basnetgaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basnetgaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 22.2 | 2.0 | 166 | 34 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 3.1 | 5 | 69 | 1,018.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 1 | 399.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 3.2 | 11 | 55 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 3.3 | 10 | 49 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 2.8 | 193 | 41 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 436.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 2.7 | 358 | 76 | 1,016.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 0 | 377.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 2.7 | 14 | 55 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 2.6 | 13 | 62 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 2.2 | 188 | 52 | 1,016.8 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 28 | 418.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 2.5 | 6 | 81 | 1,016.4 | 2.43 / 2.88 | 86 | 375.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 2.8 | 11 | 73 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 2.9 | 6 | 68 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 3.1 | 186 | 52 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 425.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basnetgaun?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 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 06:07 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Basnetgaun?
Local time is 22:44. 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 1,261 m.
Where is Basnetgaun located?
It is at 26.93612, 87.98830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basnetgaun in?
It is in Nepal.