Location & Surroundings
Metan is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 58 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Araria, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 1045 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 35 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° 13' 18" N, 87° 27' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 58 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,554 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:48
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 16:58
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Metan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.3 | 3.4 | 309 | 75 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 3.1 | 272 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 4.8 | 270 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 438.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 291 | 60 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.5 | 309 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 345 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 1.6 | 312 | 55 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 334 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 396.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 348 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 300 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 2.7 | 285 | 50 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 429.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 3.3 | 284 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 2.2 | 297 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metan?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Metan today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Metan?
Local time is 11:48. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Metan?
Metan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Metan?
DEM 58 m.
Where is Metan located?
It is at 26.22154, 87.45665 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metan in?
It is in India.