Location & Surroundings
Bōlān is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 775 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lashkar Gah, 3 km to the east. The national capital Kabul is about 555 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Bolān · Bowlān · بولان
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° 35' 38" N, 64° 20' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 775 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Bolan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bolan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,016.3 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 | 27.3 | 3.1 | 289 | 11 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 325 | 17 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 3.0 | 40 | 21 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 71 | 14 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 203.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 3.9 | 287 | 12 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 512.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 3.0 | 305 | 18 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 2.9 | 229 | 22 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 4.3 | 229 | 15 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 221.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 5.9 | 273 | 14 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 553.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 2.6 | 275 | 22 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 1.4 | 206 | 25 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 203 | 13 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 219.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 2.8 | 286 | 11 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 519.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bolan?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 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 Bolan today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Bolan?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Bolan?
Bolan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bolan?
DEM 775 m.
Where is Bolan located?
It is at 31.59392, 64.33833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bolan in?
It is in Afghanistan.