Location & Surroundings
Karkarā is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ratu, 11 km to the east. The national capital New Delhi is about 975 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, 26 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
23° 26' 17" N, 85° 6' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 699 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,422 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:12
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karkara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
8.0 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,005.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 23.9 | 8.0 | 166 | 92 | 1,005.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 5.1 | 179 | 91 | 1,005.6 | 3.56 / 3.56 | 16 | 360.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 3.2 | 211 | 97 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 93 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 259 | 94 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 4.3 | 337 | 63 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 528.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.4 | 336 | 83 | 1,007.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 1 | 576.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 2.4 | 301 | 88 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 324 | 94 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 4.1 | 334 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 526.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 3.1 | 320 | 77 | 1,008.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 470.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 315 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.3 | 314 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 3.7 | 330 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 524.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkara?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 8.0 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 Karkara today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Karkara?
Local time is 19:12. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Karkara?
Karkara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karkara?
DEM 699 m.
Where is Karkara located?
It is at 23.43797, 85.10609 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkara in?
It is in India.