Location & Surroundings
Potān is a settlement in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rasak, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Tehran is about 1390 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Iranshahr Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: پتان · Pūtān · Poţān
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° 27' 48" N, 61° 15' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Asia/Tehran
- Time Shift GMT 3.5 (DST 3.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rial (IRR)
- Phone Prefix +98
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:41
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 16:48
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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پتان
Weather in Potan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 21.3 | 0.8 | 16 | 45 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 177 | 30 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 234.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 1.1 | 96 | 25 | 1,014.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 78 | 563.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 126 | 40 | 1,018.1 | 0.06 / 0.28 | 9 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.8 | 12 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 185 | 25 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 7.0 | 195 | 18 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 639.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 198 | 43 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 17.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 1.5 | 360 | 40 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.5 | 112 | 25 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 230.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 8.5 | 1 | 35 | 1,015.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 82 | 579.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.6 | 347 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 8.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 2.1 | 9 | 37 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potan?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 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 Potan today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Potan?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Asia/Tehran (UTC+03:30).
What type of place is Potan?
Potan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potan?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Potan located?
It is at 26.46340, 61.25360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potan in?
It is in Iran.