Location & Surroundings

Sunkoshi̇̄ is a stream in Koshi, Nepal, at 127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bhojpur Airport, 28 km away.

Also known as: Sunkoshi̇̄ Nadi̇̄ · Kosi River · Sun Kosi River · Sun-k’o-hsi Ho · Sunkosi

Overview

Sun Kosi is river in Nepal — NE नेपालमा बग्ने एक नदी.

It is located in Koshi Province, Nepal.

Also known as: Sun Kosi River

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Basic Data

  • Country Nepal
  • Located in Koshi Province
  • Type stream (STM)
  • a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

Geography

  • Coordinates
    26° 54' 58" N, 87° 9' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 127 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
  • Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 84 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.7%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Rupee (NPR)
  • Phone Prefix +977

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Alternate Names

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Sunkoshi̇̄
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Sunkoshi̇̄ Nadi̇̄
Kosi River
Sun Kosi River
Sun-k’o-hsi Ho
Sunkosi

Weather in Sunkoshi River

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sunkoshi River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.

Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 20.2 0.6 323 78 1,014.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 17.8 2.4 9 81 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 16.6 2.6 15 75 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 25.8 2.0 197 52 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 479.2 n/a
Tomorrow 20.0 0.1 276 79 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 458.2 n/a
30h 17.9 2.3 12 82 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
36h 16.3 2.6 15 78 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 25.2 2.2 198 55 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 476.3 n/a
Friday 19.7 0.3 268 81 1,010.7 0.02 / 0.02 1 450.8 n/a
54h 17.5 2.2 14 85 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 16.1 2.6 16 83 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 24.9 2.2 203 57 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 471.9 n/a
Saturday 19.5 0.1 293 78 1,009.5 0.02 / 0.02 4 449.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sunkoshi River?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 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 Sunkoshi River today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Sunkoshi River?
Local time is 00:47. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Sunkoshi River?
Sunkoshi River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Sunkoshi River?
DEM 127 m.
Where is Sunkoshi River located?
It is at 26.91622, 87.15492 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sunkoshi River in?
It is in Nepal.

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Last updated 2025-09-09
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