Location & Surroundings
Karikoshi is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itahari, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 27 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
26° 36' 46" N, 87° 29' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,399 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:52
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Karikoshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karikoshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
2.53 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 | 31.4 | 1.5 | 234 | 58 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.3 | 289 | 73 | 1,008.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 52 | 561.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 33 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 27 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 20 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 1.64 / 1.73 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 1.2 | 176 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 0.80 / 2.53 | 7 | 437.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 1.8 | 270 | 74 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 73 | 546.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 347 | 88 | 1,008.4 | 2.64 / 4.59 | 78 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 35 | 89 | 1,008.0 | 2.08 / 6.67 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.5 | 1.2 | 201 | 67 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 3.16 | 32 | 527.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 19 | 80 | 1,005.7 | 12.81 / 15.97 | 98 | 510.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 43 | 93 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 11.74 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 73 | 93 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 10.55 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.3 | 3.0 | 124 | 81 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 6.41 | 74 | 444.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karikoshi?
Now 31.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karikoshi today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Karikoshi?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Karikoshi?
Karikoshi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karikoshi?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Karikoshi located?
It is at 26.61269, 87.49671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karikoshi in?
It is in Nepal.