Location & Surroundings
Shikhar is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 1,249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tansen, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 180 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bhairahawa, 36 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° 49' 13" N, 83° 29' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1249 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 224 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shikhar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikhar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
3.49 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 | 26.6 | 2.8 | 138 | 77 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 136 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 6.12 / 6.12 | 97 | 532.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 11 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 12 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.5 | 169 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 3.42 / 3.49 | 44 | 484.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 217 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 0.98 / 4.48 | 47 | 578.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 348 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 3.32 | 80 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 5 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.45 / 3.77 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 1.7 | 184 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.91 | 44 | 331.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 200 | 89 | 1,008.7 | 3.47 / 5.38 | 93 | 487.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 358 | 93 | 1,010.3 | 0.85 / 6.23 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 359 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 1.4 | 178 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 2.36 | 100 | 344.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikhar?
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shikhar today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Shikhar?
Local time is 17:48. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Shikhar?
Shikhar is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shikhar?
DEM 1,249 m.
Where is Shikhar located?
It is at 27.82025, 83.49689 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikhar in?
It is in Nepal.