Location & Surroundings
Khanitar is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,666 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 42 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung 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
27° 12' 53" N, 87° 41' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1666 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 288 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:23
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Khanitar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Khanitar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
5.20 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 | 18.1 | 0.3 | 172 | 98 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 10 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 16.57 / 16.57 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 241 | 71 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 4.31 | 75 | 331.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 197 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.30 / 4.61 | 81 | 480.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.4 | 111 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 0.59 / 5.20 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 29 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 3.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 4 | 92 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 100 | 31.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.0 | 267 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 13 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.6 | 1.5 | 39 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 44 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 252 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 54 | 289.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 84 | 90 | 1,010.8 | 3.14 / 3.45 | 52 | 283.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 0.2 | 48 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 98 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Khanitar?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Khanitar today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Khanitar?
Local time is 10:23. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Khanitar?
Khanitar is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Khanitar?
DEM 1,666 m.
Where is Khanitar located?
It is at 27.21473, 87.68574 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Khanitar in?
It is in Nepal.