Location & Surroundings
Basta is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Borio, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 1090 km to the west. The nearest airport is Purnea Airport, 73 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
25° 6' 42" N, 87° 28' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,072 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:15
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Basta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.1 | 89 | 86 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 2.2 | 91 | 58 | 1,010.3 | 3.51 / 3.51 | 14 | 529.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 1.5 | 340 | 63 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 425.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 1.8 | 89 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 1.7 | 94 | 77 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 80 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 92 | 527.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 2.0 | 145 | 75 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 39 | 321.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 1.4 | 133 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 0.6 | 91 | 82 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 2.0 | 107 | 63 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 1.4 | 207 | 71 | 1,004.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 46 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 0.7 | 160 | 77 | 1,006.5 | 1.43 / 1.94 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 0.7 | 101 | 82 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basta?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Basta today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Basta?
Local time is 15:15. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Basta?
Basta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basta?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Basta located?
It is at 25.11156, 87.47107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basta in?
It is in India.