Location & Surroundings
Wachan is a settlement in Koshi, Nepal, at 1,257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Triyuga, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kathmandu is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bhojpur Airport, 32 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° 56' 10" N, 86° 50' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1257 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:10
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wachan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wachan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 17.6 | 2.1 | 24 | 82 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 2.1 | 17 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 198 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 22 | 478.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 262 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.64 / 0.67 | 56 | 351.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 2.1 | 19 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.8 | 15 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 201 | 62 | 1,015.1 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 52 | 465.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 292 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.49 / 0.66 | 9 | 345.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.7 | 2.2 | 16 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 2.1 | 17 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 201 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 271 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 0 | 451.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 2.1 | 19 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wachan?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 Wachan today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Wachan?
Local time is 08:10. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Wachan?
Wachan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Wachan?
DEM 1,257 m.
Where is Wachan located?
It is at 26.93622, 86.83533 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wachan in?
It is in Nepal.