Location & Surroundings
Baṯan is a settlement in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarah Sharan, 4 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 155 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 7 km away.
Also known as: Pattana · Patana · Patāneh · Patanna · بـټن · Patanah
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
33° 10' 55" N, 68° 47' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2141 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 455 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:37
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Batan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 21.9 | 1.7 | 326 | 19 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 247 | 11 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 138 | 21 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 0.7 | 211 | 26 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.8 | 316 | 15 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 233 | 10 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.9 | 119 | 19 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 1.4 | 38 | 25 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 0.9 | 295 | 14 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 5.6 | 219 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 2.7 | 118 | 26 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 1.4 | 59 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 0.3 | 236 | 25 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batan?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Batan today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Batan?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Batan?
Batan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Batan?
DEM 2,141 m.
Where is Batan located?
It is at 33.18203, 68.79584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batan in?
It is in Afghanistan.