Location & Surroundings
Simalkhet is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,047 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darchula, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kathmandu is about 515 km to the east. The nearest airport is Darchula Airport, 3 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
29° 40' 41" N, 80° 31' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1047 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 245 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:57
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Simalkhet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simalkhet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 16.6 | 1.3 | 227 | 42 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.9 | 0.7 | 333 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 75 | 356.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 1.9 | 39 | 80 | 1,018.7 | 1.20 / 1.49 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.5 | 2.3 | 37 | 72 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.8 | 248 | 35 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 0.9 | 69 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 425.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 2.3 | 49 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 2.4 | 44 | 42 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 1.9 | 242 | 29 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 334.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 0.8 | 60 | 59 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.9 | 1.9 | 50 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 2.1 | 47 | 44 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 1.8 | 236 | 28 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 333.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simalkhet?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 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 Simalkhet today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Simalkhet?
Local time is 22:57. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Simalkhet?
Simalkhet is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Simalkhet?
DEM 1,047 m.
Where is Simalkhet located?
It is at 29.67811, 80.52203 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simalkhet in?
It is in Nepal.