Location & Surroundings
Karu is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 860 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Walin, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 155 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baglung Airport, 24 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° 2' 7" N, 83° 47' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 860 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 482 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:15
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 17.4 | 1.4 | 338 | 93 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.5 | 162 | 66 | 1,009.8 | 1.61 / 1.61 | 23 | 497.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 200 | 90 | 1,007.4 | 2.77 / 4.38 | 2 | 522.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 339 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.5 | 345 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 147 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.57 / 1.08 | 8 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 166 | 89 | 1,008.8 | 6.29 / 7.36 | 37 | 571.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 340 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 3.33 | 46 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 1.4 | 334 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 1.7 | 144 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 483.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 201 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 3.51 / 3.53 | 20 | 531.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 346 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 31 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 1.9 | 329 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 1.73 / 2.26 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karu?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karu today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Karu?
Local time is 15:15. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Karu?
Karu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karu?
DEM 860 m.
Where is Karu located?
It is at 28.03541, 83.79703 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karu in?
It is in Nepal.