Location & Surroundings
Das̲h̲t is a settlement in Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1,653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangin, about 100 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 420 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nili Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: Dašt · دښت
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° 58' 18" N, 65° 1' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1653 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,755 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:43
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dasht
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dasht, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 59 | 24 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 0.9 | 247 | 14 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 183.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 2.6 | 226 | 14 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 454.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.9 | 0.6 | 80 | 21 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.8 | 1.7 | 57 | 21 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 0.4 | 296 | 12 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 2.8 | 233 | 13 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 431.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 0.8 | 65 | 20 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.9 | 0.8 | 70 | 20 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 0.8 | 236 | 13 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 181.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 2.6 | 220 | 14 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 1.0 | 74 | 20 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.8 | 1.4 | 60 | 22 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dasht?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 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 Dasht today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Dasht?
Local time is 12:43. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Dasht?
Dasht is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dasht?
DEM 1,653 m.
Where is Dasht located?
It is at 32.97173, 65.01753 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dasht in?
It is in Afghanistan.