Location & Surroundings
Sibu is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,786 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khadbari, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kathmandu is about 235 km to the west. The nearest airport is Taplejung Airport, 12 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° 27' 44" N, 87° 40' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1786 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 286 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:11
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Sibu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sibu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 17.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
3.7 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 16.5 | 3.7 | 201 | 44 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.9 | 1.4 | 11 | 87 | 1,018.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 14 | 457.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 3.5 | 20 | 52 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 4.1 | 19 | 35 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 3.2 | 198 | 31 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 511.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 2.6 | 19 | 74 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 468.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 4.3 | 19 | 31 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 4.6 | 19 | 24 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 3.1 | 199 | 21 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 3.3 | 19 | 57 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 470.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 4.4 | 18 | 28 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 4.1 | 20 | 23 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 3.2 | 198 | 21 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 457.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sibu?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 17.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Sibu today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Sibu?
Local time is 23:11. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sibu?
Sibu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sibu?
DEM 1,786 m.
Where is Sibu located?
It is at 27.46233, 87.68028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sibu in?
It is in Nepal.