Location & Surroundings
Sopa is a settlement in Lumbini Province, Nepal, at 2,343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tulsipur, 56 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 275 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rolpa, 22 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° 30' 12" N, 82° 41' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 2343 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Sopa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sopa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 18.7 | 2.5 | 234 | 41 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 0.6 | 255 | 83 | 1,020.3 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 23 | 489.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 2.2 | 53 | 81 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.1 | 2.5 | 54 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 2.5 | 231 | 42 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 452.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 0.8 | 287 | 87 | 1,018.7 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 26 | 496.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 2.2 | 59 | 85 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 2.3 | 56 | 81 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 2.4 | 232 | 39 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 450.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.6 | 0.6 | 242 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 499.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 1.7 | 50 | 85 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.5 | 2.0 | 60 | 80 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.3 | 2.8 | 246 | 50 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 17 | 437.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sopa?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Sopa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Sopa?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sopa?
Sopa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sopa?
DEM 2,343 m.
Where is Sopa located?
It is at 28.50326, 82.68986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sopa in?
It is in Nepal.