Location & Surroundings
Kaphlegaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 41 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 14 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° 15' 18" N, 87° 47' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1541 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 647 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 11 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kaphlegaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaphlegaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.0 | 1.8 | 240 | 28 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 1.9 | 61 | 62 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 460.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.1 | 2.2 | 50 | 32 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 1.9 | 48 | 27 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.7 | 235 | 34 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.4 | 72 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 369.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.3 | 47 | 54 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.7 | 0.6 | 53 | 52 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 1.0 | 21 | 83 | 1,020.7 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 0.4 | 351 | 96 | 1,019.5 | 4.79 / 5.59 | 100 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.1 | 2.0 | 23 | 97 | 1,021.3 | 3.42 / 9.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 1.1 | 54 | 95 | 1,020.9 | 2.21 / 11.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.5 | 0.2 | 150 | 96 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 6.37 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaphlegaun?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 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 Kaphlegaun today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Kaphlegaun?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Kaphlegaun?
Kaphlegaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kaphlegaun?
DEM 1,541 m.
Where is Kaphlegaun located?
It is at 27.25488, 87.78562 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaphlegaun in?
It is in Nepal.