Location & Surroundings
Dasht is a settlement in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, at 2,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khorugh, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kabul is about 375 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Khorog Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: دشت
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
37° 18' 55" N, 71° 30' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 2182 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 417 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 56 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 3.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 11.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
3.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,021.0 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 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 238 | 43 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.4 | 0.3 | 182 | 48 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 0.8 | 326 | 23 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 338.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 3.9 | 290 | 18 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 616.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 1.2 | 212 | 33 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 0.8 | 140 | 38 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 1.0 | 290 | 20 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 352.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 3.7 | 290 | 18 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 629.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.2 | 1.8 | 235 | 31 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 1.7 | 246 | 35 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.4 | 1.7 | 182 | 64 | 1,026.8 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 174.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 2.0 | 264 | 36 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 401.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.2 | 0.2 | 166 | 92 | 1,028.9 | 3.42 / 3.78 | 90 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dasht?
Now 3.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 11.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 05:36 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Dasht?
Local time is 08:08. 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 2,182 m.
Where is Dasht located?
It is at 37.31515, 71.50391 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dasht in?
It is in Afghanistan.