Location & Surroundings
Chanchan is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 2,040 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhulikhel, 64 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 85 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jiri Airport, 12 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° 43' 19" N, 86° 10' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 2040 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 156 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:29
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Chanchan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanchan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 59 | 75 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.6 | 3.2 | 55 | 67 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 3.4 | 226 | 64 | 1,021.1 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 25 | 507.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 0.3 | 291 | 88 | 1,020.3 | 1.56 / 2.03 | 18 | 452.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 3.3 | 57 | 74 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 3.8 | 54 | 59 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 3.7 | 228 | 54 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 515.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.7 | 0.8 | 35 | 91 | 1,020.6 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 13 | 490.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.0 | 3.1 | 56 | 76 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 3.4 | 52 | 69 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 3.8 | 227 | 59 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 510.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 0.8 | 239 | 90 | 1,018.5 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 36 | 448.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 2.2 | 55 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanchan?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Chanchan today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Chanchan?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Chanchan?
Chanchan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chanchan?
DEM 2,040 m.
Where is Chanchan located?
It is at 27.72200, 86.18306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanchan in?
It is in Nepal.