Location & Surroundings
Chokhum is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,373 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khadbari, 38 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lamidanda Airport, 17 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° 18' 52" N, 86° 49' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1373 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:39
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Chokhum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chokhum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
30 %
Precip
6.10 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 | 18.6 | 0.5 | 306 | 83 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 22 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 67 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 1.8 | 21 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.4 | 203 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 1.54 / 1.56 | 13 | 521.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.7 | 210 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 4.54 / 6.10 | 74 | 526.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 33 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 5.40 | 36 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 1.7 | 29 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 206 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 2.33 / 2.40 | 24 | 531.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.7 | 236 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 5.51 / 7.91 | 100 | 528.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.8 | 29 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 5.74 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 40 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 64 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 100 | 143.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.1 | 1.0 | 144 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 1.33 | 100 | 239.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chokhum?
Now 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chokhum today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Chokhum?
Local time is 01:39. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Chokhum?
Chokhum is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chokhum?
DEM 1,373 m.
Where is Chokhum located?
It is at 27.31438, 86.82804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chokhum in?
It is in Nepal.