Location & Surroundings
Karkigaun is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 597 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is 98 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 7 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° 5' 13" N, 84° 25' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 597 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 190 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Karkigaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkigaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 31 | 54 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 2.5 | 25 | 36 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 2.5 | 27 | 25 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 191 | 27 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 366.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 2.0 | 26 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.5 | 38 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 37 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 201 | 45 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 253.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.8 | 0.1 | 96 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 266.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 0.4 | 43 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 30 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 214 | 83 | 1,018.8 | 0.32 / 0.37 | 98 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 1.3 | 300 | 92 | 1,018.2 | 0.57 / 0.94 | 100 | 89.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkigaun?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 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 Karkigaun today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Karkigaun?
Local time is 05:57. 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 597 m.
Where is Karkigaun located?
It is at 28.08705, 84.42894 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkigaun in?
It is in Nepal.