Location & Surroundings
Ābchakān is a spring(s) in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shindand, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 640 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Istochnik Abchakan · Ābčakān · Ābchekān · آبچکان · Āb Shakān · آب شکان
Overview
Ābchakān is spring in Herat, Afghanistan.
It is located in Herat Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,488 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Herat Province
- Type spring(s) (SPNG)
- a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 37' 20" N, 62° 18' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1488 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:48
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other spring(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Abchakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abchakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
10.4 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 21.5 | 10.4 | 355 | 10 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 6.3 | 6 | 11 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 4.1 | 18 | 10 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 2.6 | 8 | 6 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 229.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 5.7 | 355 | 6 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 2.5 | 36 | 13 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 1.2 | 49 | 14 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 3.0 | 201 | 9 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 222.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 3.3 | 250 | 10 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 593.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 1.0 | 16 | 16 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 19 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 293 | 11 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 220.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.4 | 7.3 | 332 | 12 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 591.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abchakan?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Abchakan today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Abchakan?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Abchakan?
Abchakan is a spring(s).
What is the elevation of Abchakan?
DEM 1,488 m.
Where is Abchakan located?
It is at 33.62213, 62.30890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abchakan in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry