Location & Surroundings
Lukma is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,372 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 17 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 45 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
26° 51' 22" N, 87° 26' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1372 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:15
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 26.0 | 2.3 | 206 | 53 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 318 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 477.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 2.6 | 20 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 2.7 | 20 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.4 | 206 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 491.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 328 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 466.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.5 | 23 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 2.3 | 23 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 2.3 | 192 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 476.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 325 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.83 / 0.90 | 88 | 422.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 2.1 | 16 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 2.5 | 21 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.4 | 2.3 | 205 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 3 | 477.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukma?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 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 Lukma today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Lukma?
Local time is 22:15. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lukma?
Lukma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lukma?
DEM 1,372 m.
Where is Lukma located?
It is at 26.85614, 87.44093 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukma in?
It is in Nepal.