Location & Surroundings
Chaktū is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,749 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tarinkot, 96 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 410 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: چكتو · Чакту · Čaktu · چکتو
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° 8' 32" N, 65° 3' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1749 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 15:11
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
چكتو
ru
Чакту
Weather in Chaktu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaktu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 17.6 | 2.6 | 11 | 29 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 3.0 | 208 | 15 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 5.0 | 221 | 12 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 757.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 357 | 18 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 3.1 | 9 | 19 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 0.6 | 246 | 10 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 328.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 4.0 | 238 | 7 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 763.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 3.3 | 358 | 13 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 3.4 | 8 | 15 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 339 | 9 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 6.0 | 246 | 8 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 748.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 8 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 2.3 | 11 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaktu?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 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 Chaktu today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Chaktu?
Local time is 15:11. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chaktu?
Chaktu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaktu?
DEM 1,749 m.
Where is Chaktu located?
It is at 33.14217, 65.05173 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaktu in?
It is in Afghanistan.