Location & Surroundings
Maithum is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 623 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is 63 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Ṭāri̇̄phā̃ṭ
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° 2' 4" N, 84° 48' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 623 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 130 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:46
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maithum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maithum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.76 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 | 18.9 | 0.7 | 60 | 92 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 206 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 62 | 332.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 226 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 1.44 / 2.46 | 68 | 555.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 50 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 57 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.0 | 50 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 5.56 / 6.76 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.6 | 243 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 16 | 441.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 250 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 2.90 / 4.72 | 97 | 544.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 27 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.94 / 5.66 | 98 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 1.3 | 48 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 3.71 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 234 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 17 | 511.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 213 | 87 | 1,007.9 | 3.53 / 4.74 | 88 | 534.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 47 | 89 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 3.34 | 6 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.2 | 1.7 | 43 | 84 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maithum?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maithum today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Maithum?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Maithum?
Maithum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maithum?
DEM 623 m.
Where is Maithum located?
It is at 28.03438, 84.80275 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maithum in?
It is in Nepal.