Location & Surroundings
Band-e Pitāw is a mountain in Bamyan, Afghanistan, at 3,443 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bazar-e Yakawlang, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bamiyan Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Gory Petau · Band-e Pītāv · Band-e Paytow · Band-e Pētāw · بند پتاو
Overview
Band-e Pitāw is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 3,601 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Bamyan Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 46' 9" N, 66° 55' 17" E
- Elevation 3443 m (DEM: 3397 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 00:40
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Band-e Pitaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Band-e Pitaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 287 | 14 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.5 | 1.5 | 36 | 65 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.4 | 1.2 | 330 | 76 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 0.5 | 262 | 23 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 2.8 | 300 | 10 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 628.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 2.0 | 354 | 27 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.5 | 1.9 | 355 | 35 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 3.2 | 325 | 28 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 276.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.4 | 6.9 | 353 | 24 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 605.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 2.3 | 22 | 44 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.0 | 2.3 | 22 | 54 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 2.3 | 14 | 23 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 265.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.9 | 6.4 | 22 | 22 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 609.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Band-e Pitaw?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Band-e Pitaw today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Band-e Pitaw?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Band-e Pitaw?
Band-e Pitaw is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Band-e Pitaw?
Elevation about 3,443 m. DEM 3,397 m.
Where is Band-e Pitaw located?
It is at 34.76926, 66.92131 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Band-e Pitaw in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry