Location & Surroundings
Bābā Kalā is a settlement in Nuristan, Afghanistan, at 1,009 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 59 km away.
Also known as: Babakala · بابا کلا
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
34° 55' 3" N, 70° 22' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1009 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,710 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Baba Kala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baba Kala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,019.2 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 | 20.7 | 2.7 | 196 | 40 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.4 | 202 | 38 | 1,016.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 0 | 675.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 0.5 | 287 | 54 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 2.1 | 359 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 2.5 | 202 | 22 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 174 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 348 | 30 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 3.1 | 355 | 30 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 2.3 | 210 | 16 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 182 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 2.6 | 352 | 23 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 3.6 | 357 | 26 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 2.2 | 208 | 13 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baba Kala?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Baba Kala today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Baba Kala?
Local time is 19:36. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Baba Kala?
Baba Kala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baba Kala?
DEM 1,009 m.
Where is Baba Kala located?
It is at 34.91746, 70.37786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baba Kala in?
It is in Afghanistan.