Location & Surroundings
Chāhak is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Herat, Afghanistan, at 1,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shindand, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 635 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herat International Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: چاهك · Čāhak
Overview
Chāhak is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Herat Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 1,319 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Herat Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 29' 11" N, 62° 23' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1319 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:42
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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چاهك
Weather in Chahak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chahak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 20.5 | 1.5 | 76 | 19 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 3.6 | 249 | 12 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 250.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 5.0 | 322 | 14 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 19 | 20 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 27.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 2.1 | 16 | 24 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 3.2 | 292 | 16 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 6.9 | 323 | 13 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 669.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 3.5 | 18 | 23 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 2.5 | 25 | 25 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 4.2 | 340 | 11 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 8.8 | 342 | 12 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 664.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 4.8 | 39 | 18 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 25.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 2.9 | 40 | 20 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chahak?
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 5.0 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 Chahak today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Chahak?
Local time is 15:42. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chahak?
Chahak is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Chahak?
DEM 1,319 m.
Where is Chahak located?
It is at 33.48632, 62.39001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chahak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry