Location & Surroundings
Pokhara is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,663 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baglun, 54 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baglung Airport, 59 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° 9' 24" N, 83° 4' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1663 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:36
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pokhara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokhara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 22.9 mm. Solar peaks near 17 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
22.89 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 | 16.5 | 1.7 | 70 | 98 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.5 | 46 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 15.28 / 15.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.8 | 50 | 96 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 10.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.6 | 54 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 13.32 / 23.75 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 2.0 | 61 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 22.89 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 2.2 | 45 | 98 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 21.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 2.7 | 57 | 96 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 17.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 2.5 | 70 | 98 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 9.75 | 100 | 21.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.9 | 3.0 | 57 | 95 | 1,009.6 | 3.88 / 13.63 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 3.0 | 52 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 3.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 3.0 | 49 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 86 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 51 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 2.2 | 110 | 91 | 1,008.3 | 1.81 / 2.46 | 100 | 505.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokhara?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 22.9 mm. Solar peaks near 17 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 22.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pokhara today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Pokhara?
Local time is 23:36. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Pokhara?
Pokhara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Pokhara?
DEM 1,663 m.
Where is Pokhara located?
It is at 28.15670, 83.06803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokhara in?
It is in Nepal.