Location & Surroundings
Shaikher is a settlement in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gazipur, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Dhaka is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Shahjalal International Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Sekher Narun
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° 2' 8" N, 90° 30' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,771 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:09
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shaikher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaikher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 8.7 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
8.74 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 | 34.1 | 2.9 | 255 | 51 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.1 | 269 | 65 | 1,006.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 79 | 270.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 2.8 | 187 | 72 | 1,008.0 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 220 | 85 | 1,007.6 | 2.70 / 3.03 | 47 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 2.0 | 220 | 54 | 1,008.0 | 5.71 / 8.74 | 17 | 553.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 1.5 | 205 | 66 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 21 | 417.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 179 | 82 | 1,007.2 | 1.83 / 1.90 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 146 | 89 | 1,007.9 | 6.41 / 8.31 | 60 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.1 | 1.1 | 187 | 56 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 2.57 | 45 | 519.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 310 | 74 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 68 | 368.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.8 | 302 | 76 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 98 | 85 | 1,008.9 | 0.87 / 0.98 | 43 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.5 | 0.9 | 57 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 7.05 / 8.04 | 13 | 503.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaikher?
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 8.7 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shaikher today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Shaikher?
Local time is 21:09. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Shaikher?
Shaikher is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaikher?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Shaikher located?
It is at 24.03561, 90.50491 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaikher in?
It is in Bangladesh.