Location & Surroundings
Maikathan is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,950 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dipayal, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 455 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bajhang Airport, 16 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° 24' 56" N, 81° 6' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 2950 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Maikathan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maikathan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
2.06 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 | 14.5 | 2.1 | 34 | 86 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 2.0 | 29 | 84 | 1,017.3 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.4 | 221 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 6 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 196 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 2.74 / 2.89 | 3 | 545.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 2.3 | 30 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 2.5 | 26 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 217 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 194 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 0 | 617.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.3 | 2.6 | 29 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.69 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 2.9 | 29 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 208 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 177 | 67 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.0 | 2.8 | 26 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maikathan?
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maikathan today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Maikathan?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Maikathan?
Maikathan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Maikathan?
DEM 2,950 m.
Where is Maikathan located?
It is at 29.41552, 81.10173 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maikathan in?
It is in Nepal.