Location & Surroundings
Karkigaun is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dailekh, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chaurjahari Airport, 15 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
28° 41' 32" N, 82° 3' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1968 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 312 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:04
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karkigaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkigaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.43 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 | 16.9 | 0.8 | 249 | 82 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 2.0 | 14 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 2.2 | 15 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 197 | 54 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 401.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 0.8 | 251 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 59 | 484.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 1.7 | 20 | 82 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 2.1 | 19 | 71 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 202 | 57 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 48 | 410.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 0.6 | 270 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.62 / 0.63 | 48 | 487.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 2.2 | 8 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.5 | 2.4 | 15 | 68 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 198 | 49 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.0 | 0.8 | 259 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 490.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkigaun?
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karkigaun today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Karkigaun?
Local time is 05:04. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Karkigaun?
Karkigaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karkigaun?
DEM 1,968 m.
Where is Karkigaun located?
It is at 28.69222, 82.05755 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkigaun in?
It is in Nepal.