Location & Surroundings
Shantidanda is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,685 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 40 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° 56' 57" N, 87° 52' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1685 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 517 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:49
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Shantidanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shantidanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.77 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 | 18.5 | 1.9 | 10 | 87 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 2.5 | 15 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 194 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.31 | 25 | 336.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 252 | 90 | 1,009.7 | 3.97 / 4.28 | 7 | 518.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 2.3 | 9 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 2.2 | 23 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 190 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 9 | 543.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 140 | 93 | 1,008.7 | 4.34 / 6.27 | 13 | 533.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 2.3 | 25 | 90 | 1,010.8 | 1.35 / 7.62 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.4 | 27 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.75 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 173 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 40 | 540.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 132 | 92 | 1,008.7 | 4.80 / 5.20 | 58 | 472.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 2.3 | 20 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 1.27 / 6.47 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shantidanda?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shantidanda today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shantidanda?
Local time is 05:49. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Shantidanda?
Shantidanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shantidanda?
DEM 1,685 m.
Where is Shantidanda located?
It is at 26.94920, 87.87012 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shantidanda in?
It is in Nepal.