Location & Surroundings
Basanta is a settlement in Chittagong, Bangladesh, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karnaphuli, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Dhaka is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 40' 12" N, 92° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:02
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 21.5 | 1.4 | 18 | 89 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 1.7 | 319 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 504.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 309 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 390.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 3 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.1 | 25 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.7 | 299 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 501.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 294 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 16 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 0.9 | 41 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 290 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 506.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 236 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 39 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 0.9 | 45 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanta?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Basanta today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Basanta?
Local time is 17:02. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Basanta?
Basanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basanta?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Basanta located?
It is at 22.67013, 92.26323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanta in?
It is in Bangladesh.