Location & Surroundings
Melkhet is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,890 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dipayal, 45 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 445 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bajhang Airport, 9 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° 32' 44" N, 81° 16' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1890 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 552 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:21
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Melkhet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melkhet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 15.9 | 2.8 | 212 | 32 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.1 | 0.7 | 170 | 76 | 1,016.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 3 | 509.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 3.2 | 28 | 59 | 1,019.1 | 0.02 / 0.15 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.1 | 3.3 | 27 | 41 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 2.6 | 216 | 29 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 0.7 | 186 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 9 | 507.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.8 | 3.1 | 25 | 50 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.5 | 3.5 | 29 | 36 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 2.6 | 217 | 26 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.3 | 0.3 | 61 | 62 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.9 | 3.4 | 27 | 44 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.3 | 3.7 | 27 | 32 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.3 | 2.6 | 210 | 25 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melkhet?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Melkhet today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Melkhet?
Local time is 17:21. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Melkhet?
Melkhet is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Melkhet?
DEM 1,890 m.
Where is Melkhet located?
It is at 29.54549, 81.27532 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melkhet in?
It is in Nepal.