Location & Surroundings
Nigale is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,735 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 27 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 41 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° 58' 56" N, 87° 40' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1735 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Nigale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nigale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
5.07 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 | 18.4 | 1.6 | 13 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 208 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 62 | 487.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 218 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 4.33 / 6.12 | 30 | 445.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 17 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 4.17 | 22 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.9 | 16 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.90 / 5.07 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 211 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.72 / 5.78 | 62 | 520.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 194 | 92 | 1,008.6 | 2.13 / 7.92 | 95 | 380.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 31 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 4.54 | 26 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 1.9 | 25 | 91 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.4 | 196 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 2.62 / 3.00 | 36 | 485.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 186 | 90 | 1,008.2 | 0.28 / 3.27 | 65 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 10 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 75 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.7 | 0.6 | 40 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.16 / 0.77 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nigale?
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nigale today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Nigale?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Nigale?
Nigale is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nigale?
DEM 1,735 m.
Where is Nigale located?
It is at 26.98210, 87.66854 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nigale in?
It is in Nepal.