Location & Surroundings
Mechigaun is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mirik, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 19 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' 42" N, 88° 8' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1729 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 209 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mechigaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mechigaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.4 | 2.7 | 178 | 50 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 336 | 79 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 342.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 1.6 | 357 | 78 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 2.0 | 352 | 78 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 2.5 | 179 | 56 | 1,018.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 52 | 395.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.3 | 330 | 80 | 1,016.9 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 31 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 1.8 | 346 | 84 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 2.0 | 352 | 82 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 2.5 | 172 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 21 | 403.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 1.3 | 335 | 81 | 1,015.3 | 0.34 / 0.52 | 18 | 304.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 2.1 | 346 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 353 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 2.2 | 171 | 53 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 45 | 393.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mechigaun?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 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 Mechigaun today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Mechigaun?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Mechigaun?
Mechigaun is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mechigaun?
DEM 1,729 m.
Where is Mechigaun located?
It is at 26.91163, 88.13528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mechigaun in?
It is in Nepal.