Location & Surroundings
Lunkun is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butwal, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 200 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bhairahawa, 39 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° 50' 29" N, 83° 17' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1341 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:43
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lunkun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lunkun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 14.6 | 2.3 | 11 | 84 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.1 | 16 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 179 | 58 | 1,018.0 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 27 | 347.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 326 | 81 | 1,017.1 | 1.47 / 1.55 | 13 | 329.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 2.1 | 10 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 15 | 83 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 184 | 56 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 343.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.2 | 331 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 37 | 285.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 1.7 | 16 | 82 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.5 | 17 | 84 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 182 | 57 | 1,017.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 41 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 320 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.03 / 0.12 | 8 | 285.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 1.8 | 8 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lunkun?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 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 Lunkun today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Lunkun?
Local time is 06:43. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Lunkun?
Lunkun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Lunkun?
DEM 1,341 m.
Where is Lunkun located?
It is at 27.84149, 83.29223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lunkun in?
It is in Nepal.