Location & Surroundings
Phokte is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 2,191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 22 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 33 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° 6' 23" N, 87° 52' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 2191 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 243 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:05
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 25 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 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
4.18 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 | 19.2 | 0.9 | 207 | 88 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 217 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 4.54 / 4.54 | 85 | 373.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 0.4 | 33 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 87 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 0.8 | 41 | 96 | 1,016.4 | 7.01 / 9.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.0 | 301 | 87 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 4.18 | 100 | 121.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.5 | 247 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.99 | 22 | 365.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 33 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 56 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 32 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 0.7 | 255 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.23 / 0.26 | 83 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 237 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.74 / 1.00 | 20 | 271.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 39 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 98 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 51 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 2.20 / 2.80 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 2.1 | 196 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 83 | 365.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phokte?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 4.2 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phokte today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Phokte?
Local time is 18:05. 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 2,191 m.
Where is Phokte located?
It is at 27.10646, 87.88244 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phokte in?
It is in Nepal.