Location & Surroundings
Jitkanda is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,827 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dailekh, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 350 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chaurjahari Airport, 31 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° 47' 11" N, 81° 56' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1827 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:59
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Jitkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jitkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 16 | 80 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 2.6 | 196 | 54 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 424.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 0.9 | 249 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 449.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 1.9 | 17 | 83 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 2.3 | 9 | 73 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.3 | 198 | 50 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 423.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 0.7 | 282 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 498.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.3 | 2.0 | 12 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.2 | 2.3 | 16 | 64 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 2.2 | 201 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 0.7 | 267 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 499.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 2.2 | 15 | 72 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.2 | 2.5 | 17 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jitkanda?
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Jitkanda today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Jitkanda?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Jitkanda?
Jitkanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Jitkanda?
DEM 1,827 m.
Where is Jitkanda located?
It is at 28.78631, 81.94006 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jitkanda in?
It is in Nepal.