Location & Surroundings
Basra is a settlement in Punjab, Pakistan, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chawinda, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Islamabad is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Basrān
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
32° 22' 40" N, 74° 41' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,154 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:24
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Basra
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basra, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.3 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 | 27.4 | 2.8 | 124 | 68 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 87 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 126 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 0 | 389.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 3.1 | 81 | 51 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 647.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 3.3 | 111 | 67 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 91 | 89 | 1,009.0 | 4.01 / 4.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 2.9 | 133 | 57 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 0 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 2.3 | 68 | 54 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 3.0 | 122 | 67 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 12 | 90 | 1,007.0 | 5.94 / 5.94 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 5.1 | 122 | 60 | 1,008.7 | 6.28 / 12.22 | 4 | 311.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 34 | 62 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 641.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 3.0 | 169 | 81 | 1,005.7 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 0 | 11.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basra?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Basra today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Basra?
Local time is 05:24. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Basra?
Basra is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basra?
DEM 253 m.
Where is Basra located?
It is at 32.37780, 74.68529 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basra in?
It is in Pakistan.