Location & Surroundings
Merekden is a peak in Koshi, Nepal, at 5,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khadbari, 61 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 51 km away.
Basic Data
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
27° 48' 16" N, 87° 35' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 5142 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:05
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Nearby
Weather in Merekden
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merekden, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 9.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
0.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,023.3 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 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 54 | 50 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 3.0 | 209 | 54 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 602.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.8 | 1.4 | 205 | 86 | 1,018.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 71 | 522.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 2.2 | 65 | 72 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.0 | 2.9 | 53 | 59 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 3.9 | 214 | 62 | 1,019.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 27 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.2 | 1.3 | 210 | 88 | 1,020.2 | 0.49 / 0.52 | 67 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.6 | 0.8 | 94 | 86 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.0 | 1.4 | 59 | 72 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 3.8 | 213 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 70 | 539.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.7 | 1.0 | 217 | 86 | 1,020.6 | 0.33 / 0.43 | 56 | 301.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.2 | 1.2 | 75 | 82 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.5 | 1.2 | 72 | 71 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merekden?
Now 0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 9.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Merekden today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Merekden?
Local time is 16:05. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Merekden?
Merekden is a peak.
What is the elevation of Merekden?
DEM 5,142 m.
Where is Merekden located?
It is at 27.80439, 87.59073 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merekden in?
It is in Nepal.