Location & Surroundings
Pokhara is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,727 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 40 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 305 km to the east. The nearest airport is Musikot Airport, 18 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° 29' 28" N, 82° 22' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1727 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 579 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:36
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Pokhara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokhara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
6.08 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 | 17.5 | 1.6 | 99 | 87 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.5 | 85 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 37 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 84 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 258 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 1.54 / 1.64 | 26 | 486.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.7 | 26 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 4.44 / 6.08 | 99 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.4 | 77 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 243 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 21 | 453.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 225 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 4.92 / 6.52 | 59 | 501.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 1.3 | 119 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 3.01 / 9.53 | 52 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 65 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 6.01 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 246 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 2.62 | 72 | 404.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 171 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 9.62 / 12.23 | 100 | 253.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 1.5 | 138 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.84 / 13.07 | 95 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokhara?
Now 17.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pokhara today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Pokhara?
Local time is 05:36. 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 1,727 m.
Where is Pokhara located?
It is at 28.49100, 82.36810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokhara in?
It is in Nepal.