Location & Surroundings
Handigaun is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 411 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 110 km to the east. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 22 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
28° 1' 46" N, 84° 14' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 411 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:54
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Handigaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Handigaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 15.6 | 1.2 | 352 | 74 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 0.8 | 188 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 454.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 156 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 495.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 6 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.2 | 359 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 0.7 | 180 | 52 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 455.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 163 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 494.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 6 | 86 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.3 | 1.1 | 345 | 80 | 1,015.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 169 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.17 / 0.29 | 5 | 445.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 167 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 3 | 480.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 354 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.04 / 0.32 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 1.2 | 10 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Handigaun?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 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 Handigaun today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Handigaun?
Local time is 16:54. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Handigaun?
Handigaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Handigaun?
DEM 411 m.
Where is Handigaun located?
It is at 28.02953, 84.24538 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Handigaun in?
It is in Nepal.