Location & Surroundings
Kankahar is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Araria, 27 km to the south. The national capital New Delhi is about 1045 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 28 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
26° 23' 42" N, 87° 31' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,416 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankahar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankahar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.60 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 | 23.2 | 4.4 | 94 | 82 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 4.6 | 64 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 2.47 / 2.47 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 4.5 | 94 | 81 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 80 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.3 | 91 | 80 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 485.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.7 | 88 | 89 | 1,007.7 | 2.60 / 2.60 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 71 | 95 | 1,007.4 | 10.42 / 13.02 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 140 | 66 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 5 | 501.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 1.6 | 315 | 71 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 512.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 1.2 | 270 | 80 | 1,005.7 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 306 | 84 | 1,006.0 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.9 | 235 | 60 | 1,007.1 | 3.13 / 3.30 | 7 | 501.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.1 | 244 | 75 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 99 | 421.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 2.4 | 288 | 83 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankahar?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankahar today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kankahar?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Kankahar?
Kankahar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankahar?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Kankahar located?
It is at 26.39507, 87.52370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankahar in?
It is in India.