Location & Surroundings
Shankhetari is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butwal, 45 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 220 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bhairahawa, 60 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° 58' 17" N, 83° 6' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1225 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:48
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Shankhetari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shankhetari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.1 | 1.2 | 62 | 99 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.3 | 39 | 98 | 1,018.7 | 16.47 / 16.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 80 | 92 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 3.83 | 100 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.5 | 307 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 2 | 209.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 1.5 | 16 | 92 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 1.8 | 14 | 81 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 183 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 374.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 258 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 20 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.9 | 1.3 | 23 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 1.9 | 11 | 89 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 206 | 60 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 377.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 224 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 0 | 376.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.3 | 1.7 | 8 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shankhetari?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 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 Shankhetari today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Shankhetari?
Local time is 09:48. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Shankhetari?
Shankhetari is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shankhetari?
DEM 1,225 m.
Where is Shankhetari located?
It is at 27.97152, 83.10540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shankhetari in?
It is in Nepal.