Location & Surroundings
Askawān is a settlement in Takhar, Afghanistan, at 2,463 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Farkhar, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Taloqan Airport, 81 km away.
Also known as: اسکوان
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
36° 13' 52" N, 70° 8' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2463 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 12:47
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Askawan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Askawan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -2.8 to 3.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,024.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | -2.8 | 1.8 | 127 | 52 | 1,024.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.3 | 2.1 | 301 | 23 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 306.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.5 | 2.6 | 315 | 39 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.2 | 0.8 | 186 | 60 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -2.1 | 1.1 | 154 | 38 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.8 | 2.1 | 288 | 13 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 2.9 | 308 | 25 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 585.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.0 | 0.8 | 271 | 49 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | -1.2 | 1.2 | 185 | 46 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.1 | 2.3 | 278 | 21 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.6 | 3.1 | 319 | 42 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 570.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.2 | 0.7 | 201 | 70 | 1,025.3 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 15 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Monday | -1.6 | 0.9 | 138 | 65 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Askawan?
Now -2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -2.8 to 3.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Askawan today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Askawan?
Local time is 12:47. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Askawan?
Askawan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Askawan?
DEM 2,463 m.
Where is Askawan located?
It is at 36.23118, 70.14571 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Askawan in?
It is in Afghanistan.