Location & Surroundings
Phokte is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 2,172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhulikhel, 43 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 65 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jiri Airport, 25 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° 37' 53" N, 85° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 2172 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:47
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Phokte
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phokte, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
2.16 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 | 16.8 | 1.0 | 42 | 94 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 213 | 74 | 1,016.6 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 84 | 146.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 229 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 2.19 / 3.30 | 58 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.3 | 26 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 24 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.0 | 32 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.39 / 2.16 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 207 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.14 / 2.30 | 24 | 343.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 220 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 5.42 / 7.72 | 71 | 550.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 36 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 6.22 | 97 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 1.0 | 24 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 3.17 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 217 | 70 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 57 | 519.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 216 | 91 | 1,009.8 | 1.43 / 3.15 | 20 | 417.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 31 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 87 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.7 | 1.9 | 28 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phokte?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phokte today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Phokte?
Local time is 13:47. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Phokte?
Phokte is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Phokte?
DEM 2,172 m.
Where is Phokte located?
It is at 27.63145, 85.97977 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phokte in?
It is in Nepal.