Location & Surroundings
Chānak is an intermittent stream in Laghman, Afghanistan, at 1,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mehtar Lam, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is 85 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jalalabad Airfield, 60 km away.
Also known as: Čānak · چانک
Overview
Chānak is river in Afghanistan.
It is located in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Laghman Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 47' 34" N, 70° 2' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1253 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 545 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chanak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,017.9 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 | 19.4 | 0.3 | 296 | 49 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.9 | 322 | 31 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 191 | 16 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 138 | 14 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 694.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 2.9 | 323 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 3.8 | 325 | 22 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 214 | 14 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 144 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 690.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 3.8 | 325 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 4.1 | 327 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 207 | 13 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 148 | 12 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 679.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 3.2 | 329 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanak?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Chanak today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chanak?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chanak?
Chanak is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Chanak?
DEM 1,253 m.
Where is Chanak located?
It is at 34.79274, 70.04343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanak in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry