Location & Surroundings
Chīngay is a settlement in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at 1,574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kandahar, 46 km to the southeast. The national capital Kabul is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: Čīngay · چینگی
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
31° 58' 30" N, 65° 27' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1574 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chingay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chingay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 27.4 | 2.8 | 340 | 14 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 4.4 | 308 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 646.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 299 | 19 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 3.3 | 339 | 24 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.7 | 350 | 16 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 278.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 4.3 | 326 | 12 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 640.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.7 | 309 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.5 | 6 | 23 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.9 | 2.5 | 136 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 277.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 206 | 12 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 614.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 323 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 59 | 21 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 2.0 | 142 | 13 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 275.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chingay?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Chingay today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Chingay?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chingay?
Chingay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chingay?
DEM 1,574 m.
Where is Chingay located?
It is at 31.97494, 65.46637 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chingay in?
It is in Afghanistan.