Location & Surroundings
Balōtsān is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 807 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lashkar Gah, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 560 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: بلوچان · Balōcān · Baluchan · Balochan · Balūchān · Balūcān
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
31° 40' 46" N, 64° 14' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 807 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 139 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:34
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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بلوچان
Weather in Balotsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balotsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
3.0 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 27.0 | 3.0 | 347 | 16 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 4.0 | 13 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 0.5 | 244 | 14 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 267.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 4.0 | 271 | 10 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 635.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 3.3 | 42 | 17 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 201 | 24 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 1.7 | 183 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 249.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.3 | 308 | 9 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 1.0 | 230 | 13 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 113 | 15 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.4 | 3.1 | 104 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 266.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 2.8 | 262 | 8 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 640.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.9 | 307 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balotsan?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Balotsan today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Balotsan?
Local time is 09:34. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Balotsan?
Balotsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balotsan?
DEM 807 m.
Where is Balotsan located?
It is at 31.67956, 64.23520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balotsan in?
It is in Afghanistan.