Location & Surroundings
Sakuna is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itahari, 21 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 28 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° 38' 31" N, 87° 28' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 131 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:32
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Sakuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 26.4 | 0.9 | 344 | 81 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 35 | 85 | 1,008.7 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 40 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 51 | 86 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 2.3 | 128 | 67 | 1,009.7 | 4.18 / 4.81 | 8 | 517.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 1.0 | 47 | 77 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 10 | 539.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 39 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 17 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 39 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 1.7 | 147 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 529.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 0.7 | 360 | 71 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 1 | 548.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 24 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 22 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 1.2 | 172 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 532.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.9 | 0.6 | 11 | 68 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 549.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakuna?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sakuna today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sakuna?
Local time is 00:32. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sakuna?
Sakuna is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sakuna?
DEM 131 m.
Where is Sakuna located?
It is at 26.64200, 87.48063 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakuna in?
It is in Nepal.