Location & Surroundings
Pothia is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shahbazpur, 7 km to the north. The national capital New Delhi is about 1030 km to the west. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 27 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° 14' 36" N, 87° 17' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,304 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 16:54
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pothia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pothia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.1 | 57 | 55 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 32 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 0.6 | 164 | 45 | 1,014.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 71 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 323 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 381.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.9 | 2 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 2.4 | 38 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 0.2 | 114 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 318 | 46 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 1.7 | 4 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 1.8 | 66 | 68 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 211 | 45 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 321 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 1.3 | 25 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pothia?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Pothia today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 16:54 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Pothia?
Local time is 11:22. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Pothia?
Pothia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pothia?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Pothia located?
It is at 26.24345, 87.28988 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pothia in?
It is in India.