Location & Surroundings
Sota is a settlement in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal, at 2,636 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baglun, 66 km to the east. The national capital Kathmandu is about 245 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rolpa, 40 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° 27' 31" N, 82° 57' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 2636 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:12
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Sota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
4.1 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 16.7 | 4.1 | 140 | 67 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 2.3 | 127 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 52 | 570.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 2.6 | 45 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 39 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.0 | 2.9 | 42 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 3.2 | 170 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 500.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 1.2 | 153 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.85 / 0.87 | 31 | 556.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 2.6 | 38 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.1 | 2.8 | 37 | 51 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 3.0 | 185 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 502.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 181 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 35 | 566.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 2.0 | 25 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 1 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 2.4 | 28 | 60 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 3.0 | 193 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 500.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sota?
Now 16.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 17.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Sota today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Sota?
Local time is 20:12. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sota?
Sota is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sota?
DEM 2,636 m.
Where is Sota located?
It is at 28.45853, 82.95736 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sota in?
It is in Nepal.