Location & Surroundings
Potāhar is a settlement in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nawabganj, 16 km to the west. The national capital Dhaka is about 220 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport, 23 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
24° 32' 9" N, 88° 25' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,043 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:06
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Potāhar
Weather in Potahar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potahar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 27.6 | 2.2 | 261 | 58 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 340 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 355 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 3.1 | 338 | 49 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 430.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 3.3 | 311 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.6 | 322 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.7 | 341 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 4.3 | 345 | 47 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 459.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 2.2 | 322 | 52 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.2 | 333 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 3.3 | 338 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 3.3 | 337 | 37 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 467.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 2.6 | 318 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potahar?
Now 27.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 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 Potahar today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Potahar?
Local time is 04:06. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Potahar?
Potahar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potahar?
DEM 41 m.
Where is Potahar located?
It is at 24.53590, 88.42038 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potahar in?
It is in Bangladesh.