Location & Surroundings
Kaphlechaur is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,928 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lobuche, 60 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jiri 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° 33' 36" N, 86° 22' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1928 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 138 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:29
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Kaphlechaur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaphlechaur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 16.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
2.71 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 | 14.1 | 1.0 | 228 | 96 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 0.1 | 294 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 54 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 0.2 | 276 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 2.6 | 226 | 84 | 1,014.6 | 1.78 / 2.53 | 85 | 392.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 1.0 | 254 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.18 / 2.71 | 72 | 268.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.9 | 0.9 | 46 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 93 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.0 | 1.5 | 37 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 3.1 | 225 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 1.13 / 1.38 | 62 | 519.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.0 | 0.9 | 261 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.21 / 1.59 | 39 | 381.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 0.9 | 46 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 72 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 1.2 | 38 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 3.2 | 209 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.65 / 0.70 | 70 | 492.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.6 | 1.1 | 224 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 2.22 / 2.92 | 64 | 275.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaphlechaur?
Now 14.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 16.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaphlechaur today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kaphlechaur?
Local time is 23:29. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Kaphlechaur?
Kaphlechaur is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kaphlechaur?
DEM 1,928 m.
Where is Kaphlechaur located?
It is at 27.55996, 86.38279 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaphlechaur in?
It is in Nepal.