Location & Surroundings
Astirak is a settlement in Daykundi, Afghanistan, at 2,270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nili, 59 km to the west. The national capital Kabul is about 245 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: استرک · Astiṟak
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
33° 38' 26" N, 66° 45' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 2270 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 10:58
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Astirak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Astirak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 | 8.4 | 1.0 | 141 | 22 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.4 | 256 | 12 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 2.8 | 260 | 12 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 1.0 | 190 | 21 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 17.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 0.9 | 82 | 25 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 270 | 14 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.8 | 245 | 13 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 653.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 0.2 | 351 | 28 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.0 | 1.3 | 97 | 31 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 2.5 | 255 | 16 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 280.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 2.7 | 227 | 14 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 591.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.3 | 220 | 23 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 14.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.5 | 1.0 | 20 | 30 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Astirak?
Now 8.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Astirak today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Astirak?
Local time is 10:58. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Astirak?
Astirak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Astirak?
DEM 2,270 m.
Where is Astirak located?
It is at 33.64055, 66.75744 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Astirak in?
It is in Afghanistan.