Location & Surroundings
Phaita is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,780 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jumla, 49 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 400 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bajura Airport, 7 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° 27' 53" N, 81° 43' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1780 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 572 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:01
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Phaita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phaita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 12.1 | 0.4 | 318 | 97 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 13 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 3.86 / 3.86 | 24 | 198.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 223 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.60 | 13 | 627.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 0.4 | 48 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 1.1 | 47 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.3 | 229 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 2 | 505.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 2.4 | 219 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 6 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 0.6 | 52 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 26 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.5 | 1.0 | 46 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.4 | 223 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 500.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 2.6 | 229 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 12 | 591.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 0.1 | 78 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 14 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.8 | 1.6 | 57 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 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 Phaita?
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phaita today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Phaita?
Local time is 14:01. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Phaita?
Phaita is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Phaita?
DEM 1,780 m.
Where is Phaita located?
It is at 29.46465, 81.72793 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phaita in?
It is in Nepal.