Location & Surroundings
Purung is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 31 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tarigaun Airport, 31 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° 2' 30" N, 82° 35' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1273 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:01
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Purung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Purung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 20.9 | 2.0 | 29 | 92 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 172 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 13 | 316.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 151 | 89 | 1,008.9 | 5.43 / 5.61 | 67 | 527.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 40 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.64 | 57 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.7 | 29 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.2 | 181 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 28 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 151 | 89 | 1,009.3 | 4.38 / 4.55 | 28 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 43 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 2.05 / 6.60 | 56 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.7 | 1.9 | 52 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 3.86 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 135 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 86 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 127 | 89 | 1,010.6 | 3.23 / 3.87 | 47 | 444.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 49 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.78 / 4.65 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 1.8 | 40 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Purung?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Purung today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Purung?
Local time is 14:01. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Purung?
Purung is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Purung?
DEM 1,273 m.
Where is Purung located?
It is at 28.04161, 82.59731 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Purung in?
It is in Nepal.