Location & Surroundings
Pokalde is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 5,458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lobuche, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenzing-Hillary Airport, 28 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° 55' 19" N, 86° 50' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 5458 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 18:14
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Pokalde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokalde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -6.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
-14.5 C
Wind
3.1 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,032.8 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 | -14.5 | 3.1 | 6 | 21 | 1,032.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -6.4 | 2.2 | 223 | 46 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 516.6 | n/a |
| 12h | -13.6 | 2.3 | 8 | 57 | 1,032.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 488.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -14.4 | 2.6 | 359 | 30 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -15.0 | 2.6 | 5 | 31 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.1 | 2.8 | 216 | 52 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.5 | n/a |
| 36h | -13.9 | 2.3 | 8 | 86 | 1,031.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 12 | 477.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -15.2 | 3.3 | 13 | 28 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -15.8 | 3.0 | 19 | 27 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -8.1 | 2.5 | 201 | 50 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 507.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -13.3 | 0.7 | 6 | 92 | 1,029.7 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 71 | 469.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -16.3 | 2.8 | 22 | 55 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -16.4 | 3.3 | 22 | 40 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokalde?
Now -14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -6.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Pokalde today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Pokalde?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Pokalde?
Pokalde is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Pokalde?
DEM 5,458 m.
Where is Pokalde located?
It is at 27.92192, 86.83702 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokalde in?
It is in Nepal.