Location & Surroundings
Sānkhla is a settlement in Rajasthan, India, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jaisalmer, 51 km to the south. The national capital New Delhi is about 625 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, 55 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
27° 21' 27" N, 71° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 141 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 292 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:30
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sankhla
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankhla, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 33.8 | 3.5 | 83 | 14 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 3.3 | 3 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 561.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 4.1 | 53 | 22 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.1 | 90 | 25 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 4.3 | 130 | 14 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 1.5 | 48 | 13 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 555.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 3.7 | 84 | 18 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 119 | 21 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.7 | 2.8 | 109 | 12 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 4.2 | 42 | 10 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 556.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 4.1 | 90 | 13 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 129 | 18 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.8 | 2.2 | 72 | 10 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankhla?
Now 33.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Sankhla today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Sankhla?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Sankhla?
Sankhla is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sankhla?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Sankhla located?
It is at 27.35741, 71.03320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankhla in?
It is in India.