Location & Surroundings
Salma is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dailekh, 37 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 410 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sanfebagar 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
28° 52' 28" N, 81° 19' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:04
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Salma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 27.5 | 1.9 | 211 | 56 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 210 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 8 | 582.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.8 | 34 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.31 / 0.53 | 2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 2.3 | 28 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 1.6 | 218 | 51 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 445.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 215 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 584.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 32 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.38 / 0.42 | 3 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 2.3 | 28 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 1.6 | 219 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 456.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 212 | 78 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 36 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 24 | 76 | 1,008.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.5 | 1.9 | 212 | 51 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salma?
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Salma today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Salma?
Local time is 22:04. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Salma?
Salma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Salma?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Salma located?
It is at 28.87436, 81.33221 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salma in?
It is in Nepal.