Location & Surroundings
Phurka is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 2,968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 73 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rolpa, 2 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° 42' 1" N, 82° 40' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 2968 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:33
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Phurka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phurka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 17.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 60 | 86 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 3.5 | 226 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 515.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 1.4 | 246 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 48 | 489.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 1.6 | 62 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 9 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 2.1 | 56 | 85 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 3.3 | 227 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.27 / 0.28 | 40 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 247 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 5.02 / 5.30 | 72 | 400.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 0.8 | 102 | 92 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 64 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.6 | 1.2 | 67 | 92 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 3.1 | 221 | 67 | 1,016.9 | 0.68 / 1.50 | 23 | 488.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 0.9 | 225 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 4.37 / 5.87 | 27 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 2.3 | 58 | 88 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 15 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.0 | 2.4 | 58 | 85 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phurka?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 17.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Phurka today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Phurka?
Local time is 14:33. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Phurka?
Phurka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Phurka?
DEM 2,968 m.
Where is Phurka located?
It is at 28.70041, 82.67296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phurka in?
It is in Nepal.