Location & Surroundings
Chākūl is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,796 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tarinkot, 52 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 390 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 78 km away.
Also known as: Čākūl · چاکول · Chākowl
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
32° 11' 7" N, 66° 2' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1796 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 591 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:25
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chakul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chakul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.8 | 299 | 16 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 180 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 5.0 | 197 | 13 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 8.7 | 244 | 6 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 740.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.6 | 293 | 16 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 151 | 20 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 159 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 328.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 213 | 10 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 743.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 313 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 340 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.4 | 194 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 4.2 | 238 | 8 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 739.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 1.7 | 330 | 16 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 31.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chakul?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.6 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Chakul today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Chakul?
Local time is 09:25. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chakul?
Chakul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chakul?
DEM 1,796 m.
Where is Chakul located?
It is at 32.18530, 66.04518 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chakul in?
It is in Afghanistan.