Location & Surroundings
Pokarkan is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 6,113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Besisahar, 67 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 165 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Manang Airport, 24 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° 49' 1" N, 84° 13' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 6113 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 03:15
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pokarkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokarkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -12.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
-12.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,032.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.14 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 | -12.2 | 2.0 | 36 | 76 | 1,032.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -14.3 | 1.7 | 41 | 41 | 1,035.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -15.0 | 2.0 | 45 | 57 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -5.9 | 2.4 | 173 | 60 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 477.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -12.9 | 1.6 | 32 | 90 | 1,031.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 43 | 497.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -14.9 | 2.3 | 36 | 47 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -15.3 | 2.8 | 37 | 36 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.3 | 1.4 | 179 | 43 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -13.4 | 2.4 | 26 | 71 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 509.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -14.5 | 2.4 | 38 | 61 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -15.9 | 2.7 | 41 | 42 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -6.0 | 1.6 | 170 | 41 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -13.7 | 2.5 | 28 | 64 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 505.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokarkan?
Now -12.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pokarkan today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Pokarkan?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Pokarkan?
Pokarkan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Pokarkan?
DEM 6,113 m.
Where is Pokarkan located?
It is at 28.81692, 84.22963 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokarkan in?
It is in Nepal.