Location & Surroundings
Kotara is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darchula, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Darchula Airport, 18 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
29° 41' 46" N, 80° 43' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1768 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 529 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:25
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kotara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 62 | 87 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 2.6 | 234 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 7 | 491.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.0 | 224 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 1.63 / 2.13 | 11 | 636.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 2.4 | 57 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 2.1 | 66 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.9 | 237 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 16 | 453.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 0.6 | 269 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 2.46 / 2.55 | 82 | 610.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 2.5 | 56 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.2 | 2.1 | 86 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.28 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 214 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 3.15 / 4.15 | 99 | 223.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 0.4 | 172 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.75 | 100 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.3 | 1.7 | 58 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 35 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.8 | 1.6 | 66 | 83 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotara?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kotara today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kotara?
Local time is 15:25. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Kotara?
Kotara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kotara?
DEM 1,768 m.
Where is Kotara located?
It is at 29.69609, 80.72843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotara in?
It is in Nepal.