Location & Surroundings
Karkichhap is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 2 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 39 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° 49' 50" N, 87° 16' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,400 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karkichhap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkichhap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.5 | 10 | 58 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 3.0 | 16 | 51 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 3.2 | 16 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.8 | 214 | 35 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 400.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.6 | 14 | 59 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.7 | 22 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 2.5 | 19 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 193 | 42 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 410.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 1.5 | 2 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 81 | 382.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 3.1 | 14 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 3.1 | 17 | 66 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 212 | 42 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 1.3 | 16 | 65 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 387.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkichhap?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 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 Karkichhap today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Karkichhap?
Local time is 05:57. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Karkichhap?
Karkichhap is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karkichhap?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Karkichhap located?
It is at 26.83054, 87.26876 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkichhap in?
It is in Nepal.