Location & Surroundings
Phokte is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,853 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 23 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 260 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° 6' 34" N, 87° 52' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1853 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:13
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 10 h 58 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 9.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Temperature
9.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 25 | 56 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.3 | 220 | 38 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 440.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 1.4 | 30 | 78 | 1,017.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 4 | 372.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 2.4 | 31 | 66 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 2.1 | 36 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 2.4 | 204 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 18 | 394.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.1 | 28 | 88 | 1,017.0 | 2.62 / 2.99 | 58 | 382.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 2.3 | 34 | 82 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.1 | 2.3 | 31 | 76 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 2.5 | 212 | 52 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 425.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 1.0 | 27 | 89 | 1,018.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 4 | 279.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.3 | 1.7 | 36 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.7 | 1.9 | 40 | 85 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phokte?
Now 9.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phokte today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Phokte?
Local time is 13:13. 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 1,853 m.
Where is Phokte located?
It is at 27.10934, 87.87358 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phokte in?
It is in Nepal.