Location & Surroundings
Phunchok is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,442 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 35 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is 77 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gorkha Palungtar Airport, 27 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
28° 8' 33" N, 84° 42' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1442 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:10
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Phunchok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phunchok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.79 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 | 14.0 | 1.9 | 20 | 82 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 207 | 72 | 1,015.6 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 29 | 505.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.6 | 193 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 1.99 / 2.38 | 79 | 503.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 2.5 | 23 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 97 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 2.9 | 21 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.66 / 0.79 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.4 | 205 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 40 | 486.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 238 | 86 | 1,014.9 | 2.33 / 2.75 | 29 | 575.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 2.4 | 24 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 2.77 | 21 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.5 | 1.5 | 21 | 82 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.5 | 207 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 74 | 508.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 341 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 1.22 / 1.49 | 17 | 377.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 2.5 | 17 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 2 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.2 | 2.6 | 16 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phunchok?
Now 14.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phunchok today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Phunchok?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Phunchok?
Phunchok is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Phunchok?
DEM 1,442 m.
Where is Phunchok located?
It is at 28.14248, 84.71607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phunchok in?
It is in Nepal.