Location & Surroundings
Sohar is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 554 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chatra, 20 km to the north. The national capital New Delhi is about 920 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 78 km away.
Also known as: Keotā
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
24° 2' 21" N, 84° 55' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 554 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 760 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:23
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sohar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sohar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 131 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
4.5 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,005.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.26 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 | 23.1 | 4.5 | 89 | 94 | 1,005.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 100 | 95 | 1,006.5 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.6 | 75 | 97 | 1,005.1 | 3.02 / 3.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 6.3 | 91 | 88 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 100 | 130.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 6.3 | 65 | 96 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 100 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 4.9 | 85 | 97 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 6.1 | 107 | 94 | 1,003.3 | 0.03 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 8.4 | 114 | 83 | 1,004.1 | 0.17 / 0.76 | 93 | 303.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 7.3 | 106 | 93 | 1,002.5 | 3.25 / 4.00 | 93 | 245.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 8.0 | 114 | 91 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 47 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 8.4 | 117 | 88 | 1,003.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 9.6 | 132 | 70 | 1,004.3 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 17 | 457.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 6.7 | 129 | 85 | 1,003.8 | 1.13 / 1.46 | 6 | 560.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sohar?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 131 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sohar today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sohar?
Local time is 03:23. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Sohar?
Sohar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sohar?
DEM 554 m.
Where is Sohar located?
It is at 24.03906, 84.92990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sohar in?
It is in India.