Location & Surroundings
Simalkuna is a settlement in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, at 1,241 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tarigaun 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
28° 11' 39" N, 82° 22' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1241 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:18
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simalkuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simalkuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 18.7 | 0.8 | 248 | 86 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 29 | 87 | 1,017.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 1.9 | 24 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 220 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 421.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.9 | 234 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 17 | 468.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 1.7 | 27 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 2.0 | 38 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 2.4 | 226 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 15 | 413.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.6 | 0.9 | 245 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.28 / 0.63 | 9 | 465.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 2.0 | 25 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 29 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 2.6 | 238 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 415.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.9 | 1.2 | 273 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 481.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simalkuna?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simalkuna today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Simalkuna?
Local time is 01:18. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Simalkuna?
Simalkuna is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Simalkuna?
DEM 1,241 m.
Where is Simalkuna located?
It is at 28.19429, 82.37647 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simalkuna in?
It is in Nepal.