Location & Surroundings
Nigale is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 30 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 32 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
27° 4' 5" N, 87° 37' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1426 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 119 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nigale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nigale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
3.31 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 | 17.9 | 1.7 | 23 | 90 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 2.3 | 28 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 198 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 21 | 340.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 212 | 90 | 1,009.8 | 3.40 / 3.44 | 5 | 540.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.8 | 25 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 40 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 204 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 5 | 543.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 176 | 93 | 1,008.6 | 4.12 / 5.03 | 26 | 548.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 2.1 | 38 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 3.88 / 8.91 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 42 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 3.20 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 196 | 67 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 48 | 525.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 173 | 91 | 1,008.5 | 4.81 / 5.78 | 38 | 469.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 2.1 | 30 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 1.41 / 7.19 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nigale?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nigale today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Nigale?
Local time is 08:20. 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 1,426 m.
Where is Nigale located?
It is at 27.06792, 87.61852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nigale in?
It is in Nepal.