Location & Surroundings
Chūghak is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 888 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 485 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Choghak · Chowghak · Čūghak · Chugak · چوغک
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° 5' 14" N, 64° 51' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 888 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,714 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chughak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chughak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 19.9 | 2.1 | 252 | 19 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 1.9 | 190 | 20 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 213 | 22 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.5 | 218 | 13 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 197.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 2.1 | 211 | 10 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 502.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.0 | 1.3 | 198 | 15 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 0.4 | 88 | 19 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 0.1 | 102 | 12 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 194.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.8 | 2.1 | 225 | 11 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 486.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 0.7 | 231 | 18 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 1.3 | 38 | 19 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 0.5 | 19 | 11 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 190.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.9 | 1.5 | 239 | 11 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 461.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chughak?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Chughak today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Chughak?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Chughak?
Chughak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chughak?
DEM 888 m.
Where is Chughak located?
It is at 32.08731, 64.85377 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chughak in?
It is in Afghanistan.