Location & Surroundings
Purulia is a settlement in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dohar, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Dhaka is 36 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tejgaon Airport, 37 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
23° 38' 10" N, 90° 3' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,283 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:24
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Purulia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Purulia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 28.7 | 2.8 | 333 | 64 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 333 | 71 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 41 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 3.5 | 335 | 47 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 461.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 2.6 | 316 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 341 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.1 | 11 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 3.8 | 340 | 41 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 467.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 2.1 | 345 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 396.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 337 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 2 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 3.5 | 334 | 40 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 414.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.3 | 2.8 | 339 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 367.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Purulia?
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 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 Purulia today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Purulia?
Local time is 06:24. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Purulia?
Purulia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Purulia?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Purulia located?
It is at 23.63600, 90.05982 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Purulia in?
It is in Bangladesh.