Location & Surroundings
Askanda is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pakur, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 1145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Malda Airport, 61 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' 53" N, 87° 47' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,312 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:11
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Askanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Askanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 22.8 | 2.2 | 318 | 60 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 296 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.8 | 339 | 44 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 508.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 301 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 476.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.6 | 302 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 318 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 47 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 503.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 303 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 469.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 2.0 | 303 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 303 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 2.4 | 345 | 43 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 501.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.0 | 302 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 467.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.8 | 300 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Askanda?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Askanda today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Askanda?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Askanda?
Askanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Askanda?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Askanda located?
It is at 24.54793, 87.79834 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Askanda in?
It is in India.