Location & Surroundings
Katan is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhangadhi, 25 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 450 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dhangarhi Airport, 26 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° 42' 53" N, 80° 50' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 177 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,286 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:57
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 20.8 | 1.7 | 28 | 85 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 35 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 217 | 57 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 379.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 299 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 477.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.0 | 13 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.8 | 21 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 1.6 | 185 | 59 | 1,013.5 | 0.63 / 0.65 | 5 | 380.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 289 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 5 | 476.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 2.3 | 24 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 2.2 | 31 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 221 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 0 | 383.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 307 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 476.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 2.2 | 21 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katan?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katan today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Katan?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Katan?
Katan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Katan?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Katan located?
It is at 28.71476, 80.84976 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katan in?
It is in Nepal.