Location & Surroundings
Sokan is a settlement in Bagmati Province, Nepal, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panauti, 45 km to the northwest. The national capital Kathmandu is 67 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Manthali Ramechhap Airport, 31 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° 15' 29" N, 85° 47' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 351 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 294 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:35
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sokan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 454 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 251 | 87 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 30 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 2.4 | 25 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.8 | 213 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 454.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.3 | 243 | 87 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 452.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 2.4 | 29 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 2.6 | 26 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 214 | 48 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 453.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 0.5 | 292 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 455.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.4 | 28 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 2.8 | 27 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.3 | 214 | 43 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 451.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 0.7 | 354 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokan?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 454 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sokan today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Sokan?
Local time is 23:35. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sokan?
Sokan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sokan?
DEM 351 m.
Where is Sokan located?
It is at 27.25819, 85.78432 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokan in?
It is in Nepal.