Location & Surroundings
Phorche is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 3,791 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lobuche, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenzing-Hillary Airport, 18 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° 50' 47" N, 86° 44' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 3791 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Phorche
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phorche, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -5.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -8.5 to -1.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
-5.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,024.0 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.31 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 | -5.1 | 0.7 | 350 | 87 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -7.8 | 3.4 | 17 | 54 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -8.5 | 3.7 | 20 | 56 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.2 | 3.8 | 214 | 58 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 559.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -6.2 | 2.0 | 8 | 81 | 1,023.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 20 | 456.2 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.3 | 3.7 | 16 | 45 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -7.8 | 3.2 | 17 | 38 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.4 | 3.7 | 210 | 53 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 561.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | -6.3 | 2.0 | 16 | 87 | 1,024.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 36 | 443.1 | n/a |
| 54h | -7.4 | 3.8 | 19 | 41 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -8.2 | 3.9 | 21 | 36 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.5 | 4.1 | 209 | 54 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 562.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | -6.7 | 2.1 | 15 | 89 | 1,026.1 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 27 | 442.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phorche?
Now -5.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -8.5 to -1.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phorche today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Phorche?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Phorche?
Phorche is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Phorche?
DEM 3,791 m.
Where is Phorche located?
It is at 27.84646, 86.74843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phorche in?
It is in Nepal.