Location & Surroundings
Chakān is a settlement in Faryab, Afghanistan, at 1,384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Darzab, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 385 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chakcharan Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Cakān
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
35° 42' 4" N, 65° 12' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1384 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:46
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 108 | 56 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 0.3 | 304 | 53 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 0.4 | 223 | 38 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 2.4 | 341 | 39 | 1,018.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 395.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 1.7 | 147 | 51 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.2 | 2.8 | 167 | 58 | 1,018.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 316 | 40 | 1,018.4 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 331 | 46 | 1,017.1 | 0.34 / 0.40 | 98 | 210.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.7 | 3.0 | 161 | 64 | 1,020.0 | 1.72 / 2.12 | 95 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.0 | 3.1 | 168 | 63 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 2.5 | 187 | 38 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 188.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 1.9 | 250 | 29 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 456.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 2.6 | 157 | 47 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 58 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chakan?
Now 8.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 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 Chakan today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Chakan?
Local time is 05:46. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chakan?
Chakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chakan?
DEM 1,384 m.
Where is Chakan located?
It is at 35.70117, 65.21630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chakan in?
It is in Afghanistan.