Location & Surroundings
Ekpakhe is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 2,141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namchi, 55 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 26 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° 27' 57" N, 87° 55' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 2141 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Ekpakhe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekpakhe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 12.1 | 2.9 | 209 | 44 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.5 | 2.2 | 27 | 84 | 1,025.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 9 | 485.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.7 | 4.7 | 36 | 46 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 4.8 | 35 | 35 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 3.1 | 217 | 36 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 559.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.7 | 3.4 | 27 | 69 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 516.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.8 | 3.9 | 36 | 53 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.0 | 4.1 | 36 | 49 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.3 | 3.2 | 213 | 45 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 549.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 1.5 | 22 | 84 | 1,019.3 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 7 | 468.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.5 | 2.5 | 30 | 68 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.8 | 2.6 | 37 | 65 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.5 | 3.2 | 220 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 61 | 480.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekpakhe?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Ekpakhe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Ekpakhe?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Ekpakhe?
Ekpakhe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ekpakhe?
DEM 2,141 m.
Where is Ekpakhe located?
It is at 27.46592, 87.92547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekpakhe in?
It is in Nepal.