Location & Surroundings
Sonapur is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 122 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° 37' 50" N, 87° 43' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 122 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 784 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:02
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 10 h 57 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 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 16.8 | 2.3 | 25 | 63 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 188 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 321 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 384.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 2.1 | 2 | 63 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.8 | 27 | 67 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.6 | 180 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 325 | 60 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 2.0 | 8 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.7 | 1.7 | 18 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 157 | 46 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 340 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 2.1 | 2 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.6 | 1.6 | 20 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonapur?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 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 06:09 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 57m.
What is the local time in Sonapur?
Local time is 17:02. 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 122 m.
Where is Sonapur located?
It is at 26.63052, 87.71692 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonapur in?
It is in Nepal.