Location & Surroundings
Balūchān is a locality in Herat, Afghanistan, at 2,562 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qala i Naw, 83 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 535 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qala i Naw Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Balūčān · بلوچان
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 16' 11" N, 63° 21' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 2562 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 09:46
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Baluchan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baluchan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 18.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 68 | 34 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 3.4 | 105 | 28 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 64 | 9 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 3.7 | 300 | 9 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 599.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.7 | 2.1 | 92 | 24 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 2.7 | 120 | 22 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 284 | 10 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 233.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 3.5 | 271 | 8 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 595.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.8 | 0.5 | 159 | 15 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 0.8 | 51 | 20 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.6 | 340 | 13 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 225.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 3.1 | 352 | 12 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 578.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.4 | 2.8 | 57 | 17 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baluchan?
Now 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 18.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Baluchan today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Baluchan?
Local time is 09:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Baluchan?
Baluchan is a locality.
What is the elevation of Baluchan?
DEM 2,562 m.
Where is Baluchan located?
It is at 34.26961, 63.36484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baluchan in?
It is in Afghanistan.