Location & Surroundings
Pothia is a third-order administrative division in Bihar, India with 262,494 inhabitants, at 64 m elevation. The national capital New Delhi is about 1110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bhadrapur Airport, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 19' 5" N, 88° 10' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 64 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 262,494
- Pop. Density 1,612 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Weather in Pothia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pothia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 22.7 | 2.4 | 54 | 77 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 54 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.0 | 115 | 57 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 480.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 343 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 441.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.9 | 45 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 67 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 259 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 480.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 313 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 444.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.7 | 26 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 10 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 0.3 | 29 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.4 | 277 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 446.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.4 | 353 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pothia?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 05:36 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Pothia?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Pothia?
Pothia is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Pothia?
Population about 262,494.
What is the elevation of Pothia?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Pothia located?
It is at 26.31800, 88.17985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pothia in?
It is in India.