Location & Surroundings
Shikar is a settlement in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bogra, 10 km to the east. The national capital Dhaka is about 170 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bogra Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Sikar
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° 52' 8" N, 89° 16' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,590 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:54
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shikar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,005.9 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.71 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 | 30.3 | 1.6 | 242 | 67 | 1,005.9 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 207 | 72 | 1,007.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 213 | 79 | 1,007.0 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 2.4 | 218 | 54 | 1,007.7 | 7.98 / 8.15 | 28 | 447.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 3.8 | 212 | 74 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 65 | 452.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.4 | 197 | 81 | 1,007.1 | 1.69 / 2.40 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 128 | 84 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 2.1 | 164 | 62 | 1,008.0 | 2.42 / 3.69 | 100 | 434.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.5 | 0.8 | 177 | 72 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 99 | 258.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 0.6 | 270 | 82 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 78 | 83 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 58 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 2.4 | 101 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 2.20 / 2.25 | 100 | 484.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 0.4 | 231 | 65 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 16 | 405.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikar?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shikar today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shikar?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Shikar?
Shikar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikar?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Shikar located?
It is at 24.86891, 89.27771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikar in?
It is in Bangladesh.