Location & Surroundings
Chamchim is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,976 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 34 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° 7' 54" N, 87° 27' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1976 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 606 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Chamchim
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chamchim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 18.2 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
18.19 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 | 16.8 | 1.6 | 32 | 90 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 192 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 57 | 503.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 163 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 6.28 / 7.58 | 100 | 491.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 132 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 4.19 / 11.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.2 | 49 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 6.42 / 18.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 41 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 13.10 / 31.29 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.8 | 27 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 16.04 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 2.3 | 32 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 14.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.5 | 2.1 | 35 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 16.65 / 30.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 2.0 | 40 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 26.18 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 35 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 6.07 / 32.25 | 100 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 37 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 9.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.4 | 1.7 | 24 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 3.35 / 12.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chamchim?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 18.2 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 18.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chamchim today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chamchim?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Chamchim?
Chamchim is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chamchim?
DEM 1,976 m.
Where is Chamchim located?
It is at 27.13165, 87.46059 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chamchim in?
It is in Nepal.