Location & Surroundings
Sakphara is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 29 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 41 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
26° 59' 0" N, 87° 37' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1172 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:16
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Sakphara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakphara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 17.3 | 1.6 | 39 | 92 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 185 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 78 | 487.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 212 | 94 | 1,010.0 | 0.12 / 1.99 | 31 | 346.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 37 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.2 | 31 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 202 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 44 | 536.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 175 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 2.96 / 3.14 | 10 | 463.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 2.4 | 32 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 1.35 / 4.50 | 3 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 2.6 | 33 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 191 | 62 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 550.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.5 | 187 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 13 | 538.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.9 | 22 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.16 / 1.34 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 2.3 | 34 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakphara?
Now 17.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Sakphara today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sakphara?
Local time is 16:16. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sakphara?
Sakphara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sakphara?
DEM 1,172 m.
Where is Sakphara located?
It is at 26.98333, 87.62878 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakphara in?
It is in Nepal.