Location & Surroundings
Bōlān is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qalat, 59 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: بولان · Bowlān
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° 43' 2" N, 66° 28' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1496 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 12:30
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bolan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bolan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 12.7 | 1.2 | 110 | 17 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 213 | 9 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.5 | 270 | 7 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 523.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 180 | 12 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 0.7 | 127 | 15 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 230 | 9 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 265 | 7 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 588.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 1.6 | 182 | 12 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.4 | 0.9 | 92 | 13 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 129 | 7 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 261.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 241 | 8 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 584.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.5 | 165 | 15 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 0.8 | 104 | 14 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bolan?
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 06:08 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Bolan?
Local time is 12:30. 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 1,496 m.
Where is Bolan located?
It is at 31.71726, 66.48023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bolan in?
It is in Afghanistan.