Location & Surroundings
Kapan is an unclassified in Nepal, at 1,360 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chapali Bhadrakali, 5 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Kapan is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Nepal.
Basic Data
- Country Nepal
- Type historical fourth-order administrative division (ADM4H)
- a former fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 44' 26" N, 85° 21' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1360 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35,220 p/km²
- Built-up 30.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:38
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Weather in Kapan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.7 | 273 | 53 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 1.3 | 276 | 82 | 1,017.0 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 1 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 0.6 | 78 | 86 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.9 | 0.8 | 95 | 77 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.7 | 278 | 54 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 488.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 278 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 3 | 450.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 78 | 83 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 0.9 | 89 | 78 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 0.4 | 289 | 55 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 488.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 257 | 81 | 1,016.7 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 5 | 498.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 0.4 | 90 | 87 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 0.5 | 59 | 85 | 1,018.5 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 0.6 | 292 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 482.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapan?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Kapan today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kapan?
Local time is 18:38. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Kapan?
Kapan is a historical fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kapan?
DEM 1,360 m.
Where is Kapan located?
It is at 27.74047, 85.36604 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapan in?
It is in Nepal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry