Location & Surroundings
Maithan is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 22 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 49 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° 54' 41" N, 87° 42' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1654 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 502 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:39
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 10 h 57 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maithan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maithan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 21.2 | 2.5 | 193 | 51 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 1.3 | 15 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 2.28 / 2.28 | 33 | 375.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 3.0 | 17 | 76 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.7 | 3.1 | 18 | 71 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 2.3 | 198 | 49 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 0.9 | 9 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 2.6 | 19 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 2.4 | 24 | 76 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 2.4 | 197 | 55 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 410.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 0.2 | 341 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 25 | 310.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 2.1 | 19 | 80 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 2.3 | 27 | 83 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 2.4 | 197 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 28 | 405.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maithan?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Maithan today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Maithan?
Local time is 22:39. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Maithan?
Maithan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Maithan?
DEM 1,654 m.
Where is Maithan located?
It is at 26.91130, 87.71063 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maithan in?
It is in Nepal.