Location & Surroundings
Band-e Sōkhtagak is a mountain in Daykundi, Afghanistan, at 2,953 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nili, 33 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Gora Sokhtagak · Banḏe Sōkhtagak · Band-e Sōkhtahgak · Band-e Sūkhtehgak · بند سوختگک
Overview
Band-e Sōkhtagak is mountain in Afghanistan.
It is located in Daykundi Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Daykundi 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° 1' 10" N, 66° 8' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 2953 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 08:00
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Band-e Sokhtagak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Band-e Sokhtagak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
10.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 10.2 | 1.7 | 232 | 22 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 0.1 | 341 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 2.7 | 200 | 14 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 3.1 | 200 | 12 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 1.4 | 234 | 21 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 1.2 | 347 | 26 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 201 | 17 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 290.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 3.3 | 211 | 14 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 636.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.3 | 0.7 | 30 | 37 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 0.8 | 63 | 44 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 3.9 | 211 | 19 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 276.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 8.6 | 264 | 15 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 543.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.6 | 1.0 | 277 | 30 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 10.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Band-e Sokhtagak?
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Sokhtagak today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Band-e Sokhtagak?
Local time is 08:00. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Band-e Sokhtagak?
Band-e Sokhtagak is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Band-e Sokhtagak?
DEM 2,953 m.
Where is Band-e Sokhtagak located?
It is at 34.01933, 66.14352 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Band-e Sokhtagak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry