Location & Surroundings
Loṅkuṅ is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 3,959 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baglun, 81 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 240 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Jomsom Airport, 42 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 57' 33" N, 83° 20' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 3959 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Alternate Names
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Loṅkuṅ
Weather in Lonkun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lonkun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -14.9 to -3.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,026.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | -3.6 | 1.8 | 232 | 40 | 1,026.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -10.2 | 0.4 | 65 | 76 | 1,029.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 503.9 | n/a |
| 12h | -12.9 | 2.2 | 87 | 81 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -14.9 | 2.6 | 74 | 46 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.8 | 1.8 | 232 | 34 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 463.3 | n/a |
| 30h | -11.1 | 0.8 | 21 | 66 | 1,030.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 501.9 | n/a |
| 36h | -13.4 | 2.1 | 78 | 61 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -13.7 | 2.3 | 69 | 42 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | -3.8 | 2.1 | 230 | 38 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.9 | n/a |
| 54h | -10.4 | 0.6 | 226 | 78 | 1,029.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 14 | 495.2 | n/a |
| 60h | -13.2 | 1.9 | 78 | 62 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -14.2 | 2.4 | 70 | 45 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -4.8 | 1.5 | 217 | 34 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 449.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lonkun?
Now -3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -14.9 to -3.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Lonkun today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Lonkun?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lonkun?
Lonkun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lonkun?
DEM 3,959 m.
Where is Lonkun located?
It is at 28.95925, 83.34472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lonkun in?
It is in Nepal.