Location & Surroundings
Sonapur is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilam, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bhadrapur Airport, 37 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
26° 38' 18" N, 87° 42' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 123 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 724 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Sonapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.4 | 335 | 64 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 6 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 353 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 1.9 | 202 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 472.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.3 | 331 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 440.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 4 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 356 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 1.5 | 194 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 1.6 | 334 | 65 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 440.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.0 | 354 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 348 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 1.2 | 185 | 41 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 474.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.9 | 330 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 443.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonapur?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Sonapur today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Sonapur?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sonapur?
Sonapur is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sonapur?
DEM 123 m.
Where is Sonapur located?
It is at 26.63826, 87.71636 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonapur in?
It is in Nepal.