Location & Surroundings
Darakht-e Shing is a settlement in Balkh, Afghanistan, at 375 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mazar-e Sharif, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kabul is about 305 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif Airfield, 9 km away.
Also known as: درخت شنگ
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 41' 55" N, 67° 6' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 375 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25,237 p/km²
- Built-up 36.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:03
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Darakht-e Shing
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Darakht-e Shing, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
7.4 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 30.1 | 7.4 | 278 | 14 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.9 | 223 | 20 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.3 | 249 | 23 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 5.4 | 289 | 16 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 294.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 6.4 | 272 | 14 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 4.5 | 227 | 23 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 3.0 | 219 | 26 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.8 | 313 | 17 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 3.2 | 299 | 14 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 3.0 | 229 | 22 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 2.4 | 218 | 26 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Darakht-e Shing?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Darakht-e Shing today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Darakht-e Shing?
Local time is 22:03. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Darakht-e Shing?
Darakht-e Shing is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Darakht-e Shing?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Darakht-e Shing located?
It is at 36.69848, 67.10855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Darakht-e Shing in?
It is in Afghanistan.