Location & Surroundings
Chaukidanda is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 32 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° 46' 8" N, 87° 19' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 273 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,478 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:10
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Chaukidanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaukidanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 24.3 | 1.0 | 23 | 84 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 2 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 188 | 58 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 463.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 0.6 | 243 | 73 | 1,006.1 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 5 | 538.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.9 | 11 | 75 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 34 | 71 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.7 | 213 | 57 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 513.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 62 | 74 | 1,004.6 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 7 | 536.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 2.7 | 19 | 84 | 1,006.4 | 2.76 / 3.87 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 21 | 81 | 1,006.4 | 2.62 / 6.49 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.7 | 3.7 | 149 | 59 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 20 | 505.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.9 | 100 | 76 | 1,004.7 | 0.21 / 0.74 | 47 | 522.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 2.1 | 23 | 87 | 1,006.9 | 6.98 / 7.72 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaukidanda?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chaukidanda today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Chaukidanda?
Local time is 11:10. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Chaukidanda?
Chaukidanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chaukidanda?
DEM 273 m.
Where is Chaukidanda located?
It is at 26.76888, 87.32315 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaukidanda in?
It is in Nepal.