Location & Surroundings
Samdu is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhankuta, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 17 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
27° 14' 7" N, 87° 35' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1472 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 699 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Samdu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samdu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.99 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 | 14.1 | 0.4 | 218 | 88 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.7 | 1.6 | 21 | 88 | 1,017.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 1.5 | 24 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.6 | 205 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 13 | 501.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 0.5 | 213 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.86 / 0.99 | 8 | 457.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.4 | 22 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 1.1 | 29 | 89 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 2.2 | 212 | 61 | 1,015.5 | 0.42 / 0.46 | 7 | 466.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.6 | 0.9 | 219 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.62 / 1.07 | 49 | 458.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 1.3 | 22 | 93 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 1.3 | 29 | 89 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 2.4 | 211 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.36 / 0.44 | 36 | 460.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.7 | 0.6 | 232 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.72 / 1.16 | 5 | 394.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samdu?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samdu today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Samdu?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Samdu?
Samdu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Samdu?
DEM 1,472 m.
Where is Samdu located?
It is at 27.23516, 87.58911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samdu in?
It is in Nepal.