Location & Surroundings
Makarkanda is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dipayal, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 455 km to the east. The nearest airport is Silgadi Doti Airport, 12 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° 10' 19" N, 80° 59' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1193 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 196 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:02
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Makarkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makarkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 20.6 | 1.2 | 190 | 38 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 0.9 | 201 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 1.8 | 348 | 75 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 1.9 | 345 | 67 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 2.0 | 162 | 47 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 1.0 | 179 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 405.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 1.9 | 336 | 85 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 2.0 | 345 | 80 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 2.0 | 157 | 53 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 325.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 1.0 | 183 | 84 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 394.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 1.8 | 350 | 88 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 2.0 | 341 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 1.8 | 168 | 55 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 324.7 | 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 Makarkanda?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 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 Makarkanda today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Makarkanda?
Local time is 23:02. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Makarkanda?
Makarkanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Makarkanda?
DEM 1,193 m.
Where is Makarkanda located?
It is at 29.17190, 80.99435 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makarkanda in?
It is in Nepal.