Location & Surroundings
Biratchok is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itahari, 11 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 24 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° 40' 17" N, 87° 23' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,779 p/km²
- Built-up 20.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Biratchok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biratchok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,007.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
1.59 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 | 23.3 | 1.2 | 23 | 88 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.5 | 204 | 63 | 1,007.9 | 1.56 / 1.56 | 14 | 530.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 0.2 | 208 | 78 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 69 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 36 | 83 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 51 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.3 | 47 | 86 | 1,007.8 | 0.57 / 1.59 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 2.6 | 133 | 64 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 3 | 498.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biratchok?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biratchok today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Biratchok?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Biratchok?
Biratchok is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Biratchok?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Biratchok located?
It is at 26.67139, 87.38469 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biratchok in?
It is in Nepal.