Location & Surroundings
Pototan is a settlement in Ilocos, Philippines, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagsaing, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Manila is about 170 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Baguio-Loakan Airport, 58 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
15° 57' 40" N, 120° 17' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:29
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pototan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pototan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
2.28 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 | 24.6 | 0.9 | 194 | 87 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 142 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 5 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 3.6 | 338 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.67 / 0.90 | 37 | 750.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 297 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 92 | 180.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.3 | 140 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 1.52 / 2.28 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.3 | 141 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.7 | 131 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 751.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 289 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 1.84 / 1.90 | 5 | 171.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 2.0 | 147 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 3.6 | 135 | 78 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 1.5 | 103 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 11 | 769.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.1 | 172 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 5.53 / 5.67 | 99 | 191.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 3.5 | 143 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pototan?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pototan today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Pototan?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Pototan?
Pototan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pototan?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Pototan located?
It is at 15.96124, 120.29313 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pototan in?
It is in Philippines.