Location & Surroundings
Melkanya is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amargadhi, 13 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 510 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baitadi Airport, 22 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° 17' 11" N, 80° 26' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1489 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:46
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Melkanya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melkanya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.7 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 | 15.6 | 1.5 | 44 | 93 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 225 | 62 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 431.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 205 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 28 | 508.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 55 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 2 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 1.2 | 63 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 230 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 58 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 211 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 1.49 / 1.79 | 34 | 401.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 57 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 33 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.0 | 1.2 | 67 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 209 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 2.99 / 2.99 | 36 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.4 | 206 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 2.34 / 5.33 | 38 | 504.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 64 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 0.5 | 101 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melkanya?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Melkanya today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Melkanya?
Local time is 15:46. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Melkanya?
Melkanya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Melkanya?
DEM 1,489 m.
Where is Melkanya located?
It is at 29.28630, 80.44883 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melkanya in?
It is in Nepal.